Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist
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The Community - Sumter, NC
Home to the University of Southern Carolina and Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter has come a long way since its days as a southern plantation settlement. Today, the centrally-located South Carolina city is known not only for its antebellum charm but its potential for economic growth, culture and leisure. Find a variety of fun things to do within Sumter's approximately 32 square miles.
During a sunny day, choose from a variety of outdoor activities. Rise early to enjoy a bicycle ride along Cypress Trail or a relaxing walk in Dillon Park. Before the morning is over, play a quick game of tennis at the Palmetto Tennis Center, swim at the city pool or splash in the sprays at Croswell Park. Since the city also manages 22 other parks and multiple trails, visitors will find an appropriate place to enjoy a picnic, play ball or throw a Frisbee before calling it a day. However, no trip to Sumter would be complete without a visit to Swan Lake and Iris Gardens. The paths around Swan Lake cut through the only public park in the nation that houses all eight swan species. The lovely gardens feature 25 species of colorful, Japanese irises and offer a unique Braille Trail for the visually impaired.
Shaw Air Force Base
Located about 40 miles east of Columbia, South Carolina, Shaw Air Force Base ranks as one of the oldest installations in the Air Force and is the home of the 9th Air Force Headquarters and the 20th Fighter Wing and is the largest combat F-16 fighting wing.
The Atlantic Ocean is 2 hours away with miles of beach available for vacation and recreational activities. To the east, Myrtle Beach and Charleston await you, with wonderful seasonal activities and great southern food. Go North to enjoy cool mountain breezes or go white water rafting.
REQUIREMENTS

• 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 meeting, 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.
• Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and psychological testing/psychodiagnostic testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. The following are desirable skills:
  • 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)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or (Psy.D.) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.
• Shall have completed an APA accredited internship/residency in professional psychology.
• Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Have a minimum of one year experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist.