Clinical Psychologist - Behavioral Health Primary Care

Requirements

• The Clinical Psychologist will be functioning as a behavioral health consultant supporting the Mental Health Clinic at Nellis AFB and the Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community for operational combat support at Creech AFB.
  
• Specific Duties may include the following; Provides brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under the Air Force consultation model (i.e. per the Air Force Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP) Practice Manual). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e. patients seen for 15 to 30minute appointments).
  
• May provide classes and/or groups in format appropriate for primary care (e.g. dropin stress management class group medical visit for a chronic condition).
  
• Successfully consults with PCMs ondemand about general issues or specific patients.
  
• Ensures PCMs receive sameday verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred.
  
• Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and BHC services.
  
• Participates in team efforts to develop implement evaluate and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
  
• Duties may include supervision of providers who are in training or not fully licensed.
  
• Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients seen.
  
• Consults with medical personnel legal authorities and military commanders as required.
  
• Participates in military specific training (e.g. use of the Air Force Guide to Managing Suicidal Behavior prepost deployment screening PTSD and combat stress etc).
  
• Attends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings professional staff meetings commanders staff meetings primary care staff meetings appropriate meetings of the mental health flight High Interest Log case staffing daily clinic huddles and others required by applicable regulations MTF guidance or as directed by supervisor.
  
• Provide technical expertise guidance and direct clinical services in the area of psychology to the Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community for operational combat support. Utilizes knowledge of human factors motivation and behavioral/learning principles to maximize effectiveness of operators in a clinical setting. Enhance patient care to support RPA functions and mission readiness. Participate in training and conferences as indicated or directed by the 432nd Wing representative or local supervisor to develop specific skillsets in direct support of RPA operators.
  

• Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.
  
• Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an APA accredited PreDoctoral Internship or Post Doctoral Residency in professional psychology
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical experience postinternship/residency to include behavioral interventions.
  
• Licensure: Must have a current valid and unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist from any state.
  
• Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance prior to start date.
  
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check.
  

Benefits

• Monday Friday 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm
  
• No Call No Weekends No Holidays
  
• Mostly at Creech AFB 45 minutes North of Nellis AFB); May be asked to support Nellis AFB on occasion.