Job Description

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST in OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, to provide care to active duty heroes in the Internal Medicine Clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA. Hours are M-F, scheduled between 0600-1800. DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST INCLUDE:

• Perform a full range of clinical psychology services in accordance with the core privileges and/or supplemental privileges as defined by the Navy and clinic
• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies)
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards
• Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders.
• Administer programs of treatment to help medical and surgical patients deal with illness or injuries
• Assist in treating rehabilitation patients.
• Treat individuals in times of personal crisis such as a divorce or death of a loved one.
• Interview patients and study medical and social case histories.
• Diagnose and evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administer programs of treatment.
• Perform services in the clinic' s Medical Home Port

Qualifications

• Have completed a one-year fellowship or residency in health psychology or behavioral medicine.

OR

• Possess one year of experience in the last four years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty coping with medical problems. 
• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited university
• Successful completion of a psychologist intern program which has been approved by the APA
• Two years of documented clinical competency 
• Provide two letters of recommendation written within the preceding two years from practicing providers, supervisors, or program administrators attesting to the professional skills, competencies, patient rapport, training abilities. Recommendation letters must include name, title, phone number, date of recommendations, address and signature of the individual providing the recommendation.
• The clinical psychologist will be required to successfully complete the Tri Service Internal Behavioral Health Consultant training or the Tri Service Internal Behavioral Health Care Facilitator training course. This training course must be completed within 60 days of starting. 
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted license or certification to practice as a psychologist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• BLS

Additional Information

• 17 days of PTO and Sick Leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Lucrative compensation
• 401(k)
• Health benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.