Psychology Military Base job located in South Dakota

•  Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• 40 hours

The Mental Health Clinic enhances the health and readiness of active-duty Airmen by providing mental health assessments, education, consultation, and treatment services to the beneficiary population through a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
• Education: Graduate from an American Psychological Association-accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• Experience: Have a minimum of one year of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State

DUTIES:

• Deliver individual and group psychological treatment to support medical and surgical patients in coping with illness, injury, and recovery.

• Evaluate and diagnose mental health disorders and develop comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans.

• Contribute to patient rehabilitation by addressing psychological factors affecting recovery and well-being.

• Adhere to all professional guidelines, including state licensure requirements, Military Treatment Facility (MTF) privileges, and the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.

• Perform thorough psychological assessments using clinical interviews, standardized testing, and collateral information when appropriate.

• Establish psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) by the American Psychiatric Association.