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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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Tampa, FL 33621
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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 DHA20U
- US Defense Health Agency4U
- Starfish Family Services3
- Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA3
- Community Care ME2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health consultant jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent credential
- Demonstrated experience with individual or group therapeutic interventions
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and confidentiality requirements in clinical settings
- Experience conducting mental health assessments, crisis screenings, or risk evaluations
Tips for Your Mental Health Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinical settings
Highlight your licensure status, specific modalities you use such as CBT or DBT, and any population groups you have worked with. Generic counseling language gets screened out fast when hiring managers are looking for a fit with their client base.
List every relevant credential upfront
Certifications like LCPC, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT vary by state and carry different weight with employers. Put your credential abbreviation, issuing state, and expiration date near the top of your resume so recruiters do not have to hunt for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your supervision hours
If you are still accruing supervised hours toward full licensure, filter for roles that explicitly offer supervision. Applying to jobs requiring independent licensure before you hold it wastes time and signals a mismatch to employers.
Prepare case conceptualization examples for interviews
Many mental health consultant interviews include a scenario round where you walk through how you would assess and support a client. Prepare two or three structured examples using real cases with identifying details removed so you can answer fluidly under pressure.
Negotiate continuing education benefits early
CEU allowances, supervision funding, and licensure renewal support are easier to negotiate at the offer stage than after you start. Ask what the employer covers annually and get the commitment in your offer letter before you sign.
Mental Health Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health consultants?
The companies hiring the most mental health consultants right now include US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, US Defense Health Agency, and Starfish Family Services, with the largest share of openings in Oregon, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and employee assistance program providers tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many mental health consultant jobs are remote?
About 24% of mental health consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth across the behavioral health sector. Roles focused on organizational wellness consulting, program development, and employee assistance counseling tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to direct clinical or in-person crisis response positions.
How do you become a mental health consultant?
Start by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a closely related field. After graduating, complete the supervised clinical hours required by your state to sit for licensure, then pass your state's licensing exam. From there, build experience in a specific area such as trauma, organizational wellness, or crisis intervention to position yourself for consulting roles.
Can I get hired as a mental health consultant without much experience?
Entry-level mental health consultant roles do exist, particularly in community agencies, school systems, and employee assistance programs that hire candidates who are still completing supervised hours toward licensure. Emphasize your practicum or internship placements, the populations you served, and any specialized training you completed. Applying to roles that explicitly offer clinical supervision gives you the most realistic path in.
What does the mental health consultant interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm licensure status and basic fit, followed by a structured in-person or virtual interview with a clinical supervisor or hiring panel. You will typically be asked to walk through a case conceptualization, describe your therapeutic approach, and demonstrate how you handle crisis situations. Some organizations include a written assessment or a brief skills demonstration before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mental health consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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