The purpose of the position is to develop, implement and support primary care patient centered medical home based behavioral health services in order to facilitate more effective management of a range of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, depression, obesity, and hypertension. Incumbent will serve as the Primary Care Behavorial Health Consultant to all outpatient depts of the hospital.

Duties

Participates in the development and direction of Primary Care-based Integrated Behavioral Health services including providing clinical oversight to health coaches in the delivery of integrated behavioral health care interventions. Provides expert professional consultation on integrated behavioral health concerns to staff, medical staff, and larger community. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and/or referral and appropriate follow up care and treatment planning for patients as appropriate to a licensed psychologist. Provides counseling services to clients with difficult and complex problems of personal adjustment or vocational rehab including people with substance use issues and other challenges. Functions as an independent practitioner, makes independent decisions in solving complex problems, and works collaboratively with attending Primary Care Providers in management of selected complex medical problems.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology. This specialization has additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical Psychology: For this position at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral program (Ph. D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Applying professional psychological techniques in a primary care setting that includes motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, and relapse prevention to establish well-being for patients. Integrating a broad variety of theoretical perspectives, such as play therapy with children and group therapy, and develop treatment plans according to psychotherapeutic and theoretical perspectives. Consulting with professional medical staff regarding adolescent patients in evaluating and treating psychological disorders. Serving as consultant for adolescent mental health issues to diagnose and treat adolescent patients on a variety of disorders. Selective Placement Factor: Must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in Clinical Psychology from any U. S. State. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Chinle Service Unit PO Drawer PH Chinle, AZ 86503 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]