Psychologist - Military veterans preferred

PSYCHOLOGIST - FORT KNOX, KY

EXPECTED TO BECOME REMOTE PENDING MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT | FULL-TIME POSITION

 JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Provide internal clinical behavioral health and leader support and training to commanders and Soldiers within the Office of the Command Psychologist US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Hold a PsyD or PhD doctoral degree in clinical or counseling Psychology from a graduate program Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Have one (1) year of supervised clinical experience at an APA accredited internship program that provides psychological services under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist as required by the Association of Psychology and Postdoctoral Internship Center (APPIC).
• Shall be in good standing and hold unrestricted Clinical Psychologist license issued from a state or territory licensing board of the United States of America.
• Shall be computer literate and have the ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong listening, observation, and communication skills.
• High analytical mindset
• Empathetic and sensitive when working with patients.
• Possess expert diagnostic skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Implement and recommend unit behavioral health initiatives that culminate in proactive measures creating a positive and safe environment for Soldiers and their Families.
• Implement the Integrated Leader Development Program.
• Identify factors that negatively affect desired organizational culture.
• Advise and train leaders to identify signs of stress and subsequent appropriate leader actions.
• Implement evidence-based/evidence informed, approved psychotherapy modalities.
• Conduct a variety of activities to include, but are not limited to, training, coaching, creating surveys, conducting, and analyzing research, reviewing Serious Incident Reports; identifying trends that may impede organizational or individual effectiveness; and develop/implement strategies to improve unit success.
• Complete and maintain all military and professional licensure training requirements and ensure all professional licenses and certifications are in good standing and unrestricted.
• Safeguard information and client confidentiality.
• Willing to work outside a normal business day to support the USAREC Psychology Services mission.
• Willing to perform other job duties as assigned and aligned with the USAREC Psychology Services’ mission.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical skills, assessment skills, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading large and small group discussions and training.
• Be trustworthy and able to inspire confidence and respect from all stakeholders.
• Commitment to the USAREC Psychology Services’ mission.
• Confidence and ability to negotiate challenging situations that require tact and diplomacy.
• Ethical, open-minded, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, obtain and maintain a Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification approved by the American Heart Associations, be successfully credentialed by the base Medical Treatment Facility, have acceptable references, obtain a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, and obtain a Common Access card which allows access to the military base and protected data. You must have reliable transportation to/from work and the ability to travel to other bases as requested to perform your contracted duties.

This above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of the business changes, so too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.