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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at 6th Medical Group, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
- This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
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Duties
- Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
- Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
- Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
- Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
- Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- This position may be a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant):
Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
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 of specialized experience which includes conducting mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- 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.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement for education. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
- License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/19/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13115156).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Who's Hiring
- US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA16U
- Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA3
- Neighborhood Healthcare2
- US Defense Health Agency2U
- CogState1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in consultant psychologist jobs.
- Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology from an accredited program
- Current state licensure as a psychologist in the jurisdiction of practice
- Proficiency in standardized psychological assessment and psychodiagnostic testing
- Experience preparing written psychological evaluation reports for clinical or legal audiences
- Minimum of three to five years of post-licensure clinical or consulting experience
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems and documentation compliance standards
Tips for Your Consultant Psychologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to assessment specializations
Hiring managers for consultant psychologist roles scan quickly for specific assessment tools you've administered. Name the batteries directly, such as WAIS, MMPI, or HCR-20, rather than listing broad competencies. Generic clinical language gets filtered out before the interview stage.
Highlight licensure and scope clearly
State your license type, the issuing board, and the state it covers in the header of your CV. Many postings require a specific license scope, and an unclear credential summary can get you screened out even when you're fully qualified for the role.
Target postings by referral population served
Filter openings by the client population you specialize in, whether forensic, pediatric, geriatric, or occupational. Roles written for a specific population rarely attract strong applicants from other areas, so a focused application carries more weight than a broad one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists consultant psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case conceptualization examples for interviews
Interviewers at health systems and government agencies routinely ask you to walk through a de-identified case from assessment to formulation to recommendation. Prepare two or three examples across different presenting issues so you can pivot to whichever scenario the panel raises.
Negotiate start dates around supervision obligations
If you're supervising provisionally licensed staff in your current role, flag the transition timeline early in the offer stage. Many employers will adjust start dates rather than lose a candidate, and raising this proactively signals professional responsibility rather than hesitation.
Consultant Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most consultant psychologists?
The companies hiring the most consultant psychologists right now include US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA, and Neighborhood Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in integrated health systems, federal agencies, and behavioral health consulting firms.
How many consultant psychologist jobs are remote?
About 33% of consultant psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-based assessment and organizational consulting roles making up the largest share of fully remote positions. Forensic evaluation and inpatient consultation roles almost always require in-person presence due to the nature of the assessment setting.
How do you become a consultant psychologist?
You need a doctoral degree in psychology, either a PhD or PsyD, from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association. After completing a supervised internship and postdoctoral hours, you apply for state licensure by passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Most consultant-level roles also expect several years of post-licensure experience in a relevant clinical or organizational setting before you move into an independent consulting capacity.
How do you get hired as a consultant psychologist with little experience?
Focus on roles in community mental health centers, hospital systems, or government agencies that explicitly offer structured supervision for early-career psychologists. Emphasize your doctoral training, any externship placements that match the employer's population, and specific assessment tools you're competent in. Postdoctoral fellowships with a consulting component are a direct path into roles that otherwise require years of independent practice.
What does the consultant psychologist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a structured panel interview with clinical leadership that includes scenario-based questions on assessment, ethics, and case formulation. Many health systems and government agencies add a writing exercise or ask you to review a sample report. For senior consultant roles, a final conversation with an executive or department director is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to consultant psychologist jobs?
You can find and apply to consultant psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles that match your license type, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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