Clinical Psychologist – Primary Care

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. Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individual and group patients .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73 - $77 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on delivering care for acute mental health crises and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing the biopsychosocial model and managing diverse patient populations within clinical settings.

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PhD Or PsyD In Clinical PsychologyLicensed Clinical PsychologistPsychological Assessment And DiagnosisBehavioral Health Care ExperienceProficiency With EHR Systems

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Hard Skills

Psychological TestingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionClinical InterviewsOccupational Psychological EvaluationsPatient DocumentationSkill-Building InterventionsTelehealth ServicesPatient Care CoordinationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTeam SupportCommunication SkillsPatient EducationCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

MHS GenesisMicrosoft Office ApplicationsEHR SystemsSecure Messaging PlatformsMHS CarePointAdobeMicrosoft Edge

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)APA Accredited Internship

Industry Keywords

DSM-Based DiagnosesBehavioral Health SupportAcute Mental Health CrisesBiopsychosocial ModelInternal Behavioral Health Consultant

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individual and group patients
Conduct clinical interviews, psychological testing, and interpret results to support care planning
Deliver care for acute mental health crises, including suicidal/homicidal risk and psychosis
Establish DSM-based psychiatric diagnoses and develop treatment plans
Perform fitness-for-duty, suitability, and other occupational psychological evaluations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to coordinate patient care and treatment planning
Provide therapy and behavioral health support for patients coping with medical conditions or injury
Respond to emergency psychiatric situations following established clinical protocols
Document evaluations, treatment, and clinical outcomes in accordance with required standards
Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, training, and continuous professional development
Serve as an Internal Behavioral Health Consultant within primary care
Utilize the biopsychosocial model for Active-Duty members and dependents
Deliver brief, actionable skill-building interventions through face-to-face visits, telehealth, and psychoeducational groups
Manage 8 to 10 patients per day using 30-minute appointments
Participate in the mandatory 7:30 morning huddle
Coordinate high-risk patient care with Command and accepting hospitals
Refer patients to Specialty Mental Health when needs exceed the brief IBHC model
Educate patients about the brief 30-minute care model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology
Successful completion of an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a Clinical Psychologist
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands
Computer proficiency, including internet usage, computer operations, and applicable software applications
Proficiency with MHS Genesis, Adobe, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office applications, secure messaging platforms, EHR systems, MHS CarePoint, and PEPP
Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse patient population
Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary team
Experience providing behavioral health care in a clinical setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
401(k) Plan
Situational telework may be authorized with prior supervisory approval for non-patient care duties and limited virtual patient care