Clinical Psychologist Level II ACC

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SUMMARY

Bering Global Solutions, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist Level II for the Air Force, Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Headquarter Air Combat Command(HQ ACC)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
• Assesses and resolve complex social, economic and psychosocial problems that may impact service members and their families medical treatment as out patients and intensive outpatient by providing direct psychological treatment, to include screening, assessment, psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, referral, consultation and education and in conjunction with DoD PD H CPGs
• The contract service provider will or arrange for appropriate, timely follow-up for patient care
• In addition, the provider will consider all military-related readiness concerns to initiate and follow up with limited duty, profile, and medical evaluation boards when indicated
• Conducts biopsychosocial evaluations and provides therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate behavioral health clinical care management and optimize care
• Evaluates the impact of diagnosis or lack of diagnosis with unexplained chronic symptoms on individual and family systems as well as assess patient s functioning within work, family and routines of daily living and identify areas needing continued support, resources, and treatment in order to assist patients
• Provide mental health treatment to high-risk populations including service members pending medical discharge due to physical and or behavioral health injuries/illnesses, service members who were wounded as a result of their military duties, and the families of service members killed in action
• Supports local and remote Soldier readiness Processing (SRP) events that prepare large numbers of service members for mobilization, deployment, demobilization and redeployment in clinical and non-clinical settings
• This support shall include provision of behavioral health clinical care management services, screening, evaluation and referrals for Service Members who report deployment-related symptoms on Pre-Deployment Health Assessment Form (DD Form 2900) or other screening forms, assistance with administrative requirements for transfer from active to reserve status and other administrative requirements
• The SRP events may occur as frequently as bi-weekly or as infrequently as semi-annually
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Develops, implements, and maintains in partnership with Patients, other health care providers and community resources as applicable
• Develops comprehensive treatment care plan in accordance with behavioral health care standards for patients and their families
• Coordinates services for those patients who move to another location to ensure continuity of care
• Facilities transfer of the case to local behavioral health care case management resources, as appropriate
• Performs Mental Status Evaluations, Fitness for Duty Evaluations, Chapter Evaluations and other clinical examinations requiring a DSM-5 diagnosis
• Coordinates and assists installation community agencies and the MTF in the referral process, to provide re-integration training and services for Service Members returned from deployment
• Maintains complete and accurate records and documents all patient contacts/services provided in accordance with professional standards (AR-40-68) as well as DoD, U.S. Army, installation and facility directed administrative requirements
• Enter patient clinical and administrative data as well as utilization data and other data into automated systems and/or paper records and create reports from these data in accordance with local policies and procedures, Army Regulations and directives from the Amy Medical Department, its program administrators, C, Psychology and/or the C, BHS
• Responsible for the completion of individual workload accountability in accordance with clinic, medical treatment facility and program requirements
• Maintains inpatient and outpatient medical records IAW AR40-66Medical records will be subject to review by the Medical Care Evaluation Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, and designated representatives of the Commander, U. S. Army MEDCOM
• Charting will be in compliance with Army, MTF, or clinic requirements as directed by the provider s immediate supervisor
• The contract service provider is responsible for the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports and shall verify the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports by affixing signature and stamp to all copies of the document and validating it contents the same day as documents are provided by the U.S. Government
• All evaluations and other records of patients will remain the property of, and subject to the exclusive control of, the U. S. Government
• All reports and documents prepared by the Contractor in fulfillment of this contract will become the property of the U. S. Government
• bides by all applicable MTF by-laws, TJC, DoD, DA and MEDCOM regulations with regard to Utilization Review and Quality Improvement directives including but not limited to, in-service training, peer review, performance improvement, records maintenance, performance evaluations, and release of information Consults with and assists other contract service providers, military commanders and community agencies in the development and implementation of deployment-related health programs at the installation and or clinic level
• Participates, as appropriate, in department Quality Assurance (QA) programs and adhere to all safety regulations at all times
• The contract service provider shall provide technical advice and professional opinions upon request from the MTF Commander, C, Psychology and/or C, BHS, Clinic OIC, or other assigned supervisors
• Attends and participates in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences and any other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance is relative to assigned cases and/or performance of contract services as determined by the MTF Commander, C, Psychology and/or C, BHS, Clinic OIC or other assigned supervisors
• Presents patient cases in regularly scheduled case staff meetings to discuss status and updates to cases under the direction of the C, Psychology and/or C, BHS, Clinic OIC, and/or other assigned supervisors
• Attends meetings, case conferences and training under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health or other appointed Service Chiefs associated with clinic and other assigned supervisors
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of experience as a licensed psychologist providing psychological services in a tactical/operational, aviation, or collegiate/professional sport setting.
• Doctoral Degree in Psychology (Psy.D./Ph.D.) accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an gym or classroom setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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