Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

About the Position: This position serves as a Clinical Psychologist services children from birth to twenty-one years in connection with the Educational Developmental and Intervention Services (EDIS) Program, U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date is 5 December 2025; and thereafter, 12, 19, 26 December 2025; 9, 23 January 2026; 6, 20 February; 6, 20 March 2026 cut-off dates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

Execute a full range of clinical psychological diagnostic, strategies, procedures, consultation services to eligible children from birth to twenty-one years for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS). Assist as a consultant and authoritative resource expert to the EDIS interdisciplinary evaluation team. Provide consultation to medical, clinical providers and school personnel on complex pediatric Behavioral health cases. Carry out psychological assessments of children referred from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) case study committee. Determine appropriate psychological tests and clinical interviews to evaluate and diagnose severe, chronic childhood psychological disorders. Perform diagnostic interviews, integrates interview information with psycho-diagnostic test data to establish and fortify psychological diagnoses in accordance with criteria set down in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements 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 Requirements for Clinical Psychologist: Degree: Successful completion of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Licensure: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing psychological assessments to children from birth to twenty-one years, applying clinical psychology techniques to analyze, interpret, identify behaviors exhibited in social settings, performing psycho-diagnostic tests to analyze, interpret, identify behavioral disorders, and providing consultation services to children and adolescents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 and above).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.