Full Time Nurse Allied Psychology Annapolis, MD

2026-9363

8 days ago

Posted by: Defense Health Agency

Employer: Defense Health Agency

Job Description

As a Clinical Psychologist you will: - Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology, including the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments. - Identify mental health diagnoses in accordance with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and develop individualized treatment plans using SMART goal methodology. - Assess and manage acute and chronic mental health risk, including evaluation and disposition (fitness for duty) of active duty servicemembers presenting with suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and other safety concerns. - Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy using a variety of modalities, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), brief problem-focused interventions, and psychoeducational classes. - Coordinate referrals and higher levels of care (e.g., inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs) when clinically indicated. - Review and approve appropriate treatment modalities for each patient, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice guidelines and applicable DoD/DHA policies. - Provide expert psychological and clinical consultation to physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, mental health technicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding psychological treatment options and complex case management. - Serve as an authoritative source of clinical expertise in human behavior as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team, optimizing health outcomes through collaborative treatment planning. - Execute performance improvement initiatives, evaluates clinical records, monitors objective outcome measures, and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards. - Review and revise standard operating procedures as needed to improve clinical operations and patient care delivery. - Performs Other Duties as Assigned

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