Job Information
Defense Health Agency Clinical Psychologist in Honolulu, Hawaii
Overview
Clinical Psychologist, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Department of Family Medicine Warrior Ohana Clinic, in Kapolei, Hawaii.
TriplerArmy Medical Center isseekingClinical Psychologists to join our growing team!
AtTripler,you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. Weoperatewithin safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care.
Also known as the “big pink building on the hill”,Tripler is a 450 bed, Level II Traumafacilityandparticipatesin unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims.
Want to hear whatit’slike to work at Tripler? Check it out: https://youtu.be/b6E1XBHlEyc
In addition to salary, employees will receive an 8.9% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); subject to change.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits andperksto include competitive compensation packages,paid-timeoff, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Also known as the “big pink building on the hill”,Tripler is a 450 bed, Level II Traumafacilityandparticipatesin unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims.
Want to hear whatit’slike to work at Tripler? Check it out: https://youtu.be/b6E1XBHlEyc
In addition to salary, employees will receive an 8.9% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); subject to change.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits andperksto include competitive compensation packages,paid-timeoff, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities
Screen and interview patients, and performs bio-psychological social evaluations, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to psychological counseling.
Conduct therapy, monitor, approve, and document all treatment planning, and provides advice using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to psychological counseling and testing.
Develop treatment processes and procedures for orientation of patients.
Evaluate overall effectiveness of therapeutic efforts.
Provide structure and procedures for organization of case staffing information.
Execute performance initiatives through revision of clinical standards and procedures and performs a wide variety of quality management/quality assurance duties to meet regulatory requirements.
Evaluate and revise standard operating procedures.
Develop, approve, and execute the professional business plan and conduct program evaluation.
Review statistical data provided in reports of special actions to direct budget priorities, direct manpower surveys, and brief reports for command and higher headquarters.
Develop, implement, and evaluate professional development activities, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to clinical psychology.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
Performs other duties as assignhed
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016283) .
Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist:
Degree: Successful completion of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service which includes 1) Developing Behavioral Health treatment plans; 2) Administering psychological tests or assessments to interpret patient diagnosis; and 3) Managing data to develop comprehensive medical reports and standard operating procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
License: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.
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Location US-HI-Honolulu
Job ID 2025-8759
Category Behavioral Health
Salary Range Competitive
Recruitment Bonus Negotiable
Relocation Assistance Negotiable
Student Loan Repayment No