Clinical Psychologist for Minot Air Force Base

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST for Minot AFB 5th Medical Group, Minot AFB, Mental Health Clinic

• Full-time, Civilian Contractor position
• M-F; 40hrs per week
• Can be licensed in any state

The Mental Health Clinic mental health care for active duty and active Guard personnel. The clinic is staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed counselors. 

Minot is one of the best-kept secrets in the Air Force. Yes, it can get cold here during winter, but it also gets very warm during the summer. 

The base is an integral part of the local communities. The people are friendly, helpful and honestly glad to have you here. Known as the home of Team Minot, the name emphasizes the great working relationship the base has with the community.

Many people have commented, "it's nice to be able to leave your doors unlocked and feel safe while walking alone." Minot is a great place to raise a family and build a career.

Whether you like to fish or hunt, or you're an outdoor or winter sports enthusiast, you'll find facilities and surroundings of Minot and North Dakota suit your taste.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). 
• Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association (APA) accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology. 
• Experience: Possess one year in the last four years post-license experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty coping with medical problems.

Duties:

• Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and psychological testing/psych diagnostic testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
• Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
• Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
• Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress)
• Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: Quality Improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative.
• Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology.

Core Duties:

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological
  Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews,
  psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association
  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical
  patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in the rehabilitation of patients

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.