Psychologist

Location: Groton, CT

Unit: Post-Deployment Re-Assessment (PDHRA)

Service: Clinical Psychologist

Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be at the Navy Medicine Readiness and

Training Command New England (NMRTCNE) and associated branch medical clinics within a

40-mile radius of their assigned MTF.

Recognized Holidays:

Contract HCWs will not be required to work on federally recognized holidays.

New Year's Day, January 1st

Martin Luther King's Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

President's Day, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Day, June 14th

Independence Day, July 4th

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October

Veteran's Day, November 11th

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25th

Hours of Performance:

The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:

MONDAY-FRIDAY 0630-1700

Scheduling:

Specific days, hours, and shift length will be scheduled by the designated government

representative. The specific schedule for each two (2) week period will be provided one (1)

month in advance by the government supervisor or designee. At the mutual agreement of the

Contractor and the Government, alternative schedules may be implemented such as a

compressed work schedule. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the HCW

and the Government. Any planned absences of the HCW shall be communicated to the

Government supervisor in advance of the absence in order to ensure that clinical operations are

not adversely affected. The Government reserves the right to change shift hours with 72 hours'

notice to accommodate patient care needs and mission requirements.

The Contractor shall provide Physician and Ancillary services for requirements listed. To

maintain continuity of services, the HCW MUST BE FULL- TIME INDIVIDUALS. The

Commanding Officer will not approve more than one (1) individual for the required position,

however, part time personnel may be considered on a case-by-case basis after award. The

contractor need not provide back-up coverage for the HCW during periods of contractor

approved absences that have been coordinated with the Government supervisor, (unless the

conditions at 1.5.7.4.3 are required). HCW shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour

period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute meal break, respectively. In no instance

will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two (2) week period.

Closures:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplanned closure due to

unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, military emergencies, severe

weather), the Contractor will be compensated for the unplanned closure (personal services only).

Labor Category: Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Area: PDHRA, 1 FTE, Groton, CT.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or

university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the

Service-specific credentialing instructions.

o Possess no less than one (1) year of full-time experience within the last two (2)

years working with patient population with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology

accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in

any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.

Core Duties:

Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category,

education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position. General

duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below.

Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing

similar services.

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities as requested by the

Government.

Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to

include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of

universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols,

remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate

potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor,

director, or other designated government person regarding problems that the HCW is

unable to manage.

Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage

situations in a reduced risk manner.

Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.

Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination,

documentation, and reporting.

Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within

the MTF.

Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth. Basic Life Support

(BLS) and other trainings in support of professional licensure or credentials may not be

obtained at the MTF by a HCW during working hours.

Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to

include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training,

infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical,

Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required

training.

Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in

meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to

improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training

and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital

corpsmen, students, etc.).

Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.

Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

Operate and manipulate automated systems such as electronic health record, ADS,

Essentris, Clinical Information System (CIS) and various other databases, participate in

clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as

prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall

be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the clinical direction and

coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.

Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives

and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be

legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

HCW duties in addition to Core Duties:

Assigned to the Medical Readiness Clinic. The HCW shall provide services within the

scope of their competencies and clinical privileges as granted by the Commanding

Officer, and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:

Coordinate with MTF assigned personnel to schedule initial and follow-on appointments

or referrals for service members before they leave the center or the screening at the Line

unit.

Perform assessments, evaluations, consultations, differential diagnosis, and treatment

planning for all disorders defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental

Disorders (current edition) published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Contribute to organizational quality assurance goals to include technical peer review; and

as required and appropriate, provide technical guidance to fellow healthcare providers.

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