• Clinical Psychologist GS-0180-13

    Defense Health Agency (Savannah, GA)


    Overview

     

    This position is located at Tuttle Army Health Clinic, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah GA.

     

    This is an employed civilian Clinical Psychologist position that affords job security, a competitive base salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

     

    Located in Coastal Georgia you can enjoy good schools, new industry and community growth, and exceptional coastal recreation and golf in the local area. The Hinesville/Savannah, Georgia area is located less than 30 minutes from the beach. We enjoy a low cost of living and a vibrant Savannah night life with great restaurants. Multiple top notch universities are in the area including Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Many of our physicians enjoy living in the upscale suburbs of Savannah including Richmond Hill, Pooler, and Hinesville, and many of these locations include direct deep water access. These are quintessential small town communities with close access to the city of Savannah.

    Responsibilities

    As a Clinical Psychologist you will:

    + Provide individual and group therapy, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered therapy.

    + Assess acute mental health conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues.

    + Screen and interview patients, perform bio-psychological social evaluations using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to psychological counseling.

    + Evaluate overall effectiveness of therapeutic efforts, and institute changes to increase effectiveness of therapeutic efforts.

    Qualifications

    US Citizenship required

     

    One year experience as a Clinical Psychologist

     

    Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

     

    A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.

     

    Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

     

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    **Location** _US-GA-SAVANNAH_

    **Job ID** _2025-8736_

    **\# Positions** _1_

    **Category** _Medical_

    **Salary Range** _Very Competitive_

    **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_

    **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_

    **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_