CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (PEDIATRICS)

Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and implements specialized procedures to address developmental, emotional, and mental disorders

Administers and interprets psycho-diagnostic tests

Oversees diagnostic and treatment services

Develop programs and implement best-practice approaches within child clinical psychology

Attend professional symposia, conferences, seminars, and meetings to maintain licensure and remain current in clinical developments.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experiencerequirements described below.

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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist: Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service in evaluating, treating and providing mental health services to beneficiaries, applying psychological methods to develop individualized treatment plans, address complex conditions, and consult with healthcare providers.