Clinical Psychologist   Kadena Air Base  Okinawa, Japan

Kadena AB is located in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa is a semi-tropical island located between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Given the extensive tourism, cultural and historical sites, pristine ocean and beaches, live entertainment, parks and restaurants, most people find that Kadena is the best tour of their career!

Although it is the second most populous metropolis in Okinawa, Okinawa City only came into being in 1974, when the towns of Koza and Misato were merged into one.

Okinawa City is very different from the forested, mountainous north and the rolling hills and sugar cane of the south. You will find a strong American flavor mixing with the Okinawan and Japanese cultures because of the concentration of the U.S. bases in the area.

The climate of Okinawa is sub-tropical, with very mild winters and long summers. The sea in Okinawa is never cold, in fact, the temperature drops to a minimum of 72 degrees in February, while it becomes very warm in the summer.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Serves as a Clinical Child Psychologist in connection with the Educational Developmental and Intervention Services (EDIS) Program, U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. The work involves participating and/or leading an interdisciplinary evaluation team, providing consultation to other medical and clinical professionals within the incumbent's area of expertise. Services primarily include a full range of clinical diagnostic and treatment services to eligible children from birth to twenty-one years. To a lesser extent, a full range of clinical psychology services are provided to other DoD health care beneficiaries of any age on a space available basis, after the educational needs of the target population have been met.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Executes a full range of clinical psychological diagnostic, strategies, procedures, and intervention services for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) for children birth through 21 years of age with developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders which have a negative impact on a child's ability to benefit from their educational program. Participates as an authoritative resource expert on the EDIS interdisciplinary evaluation team, providing consultation to medical, clinical providers and school personnel on complex pediatric mental health cases. Carries out psychological assessments of children referred from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) case study committee (CSC) for children who exhibit chronic behaviors of unsatisfactory adjustment to the school environment or have a chronic history of emotional impairment. Applies appropriate diagnostic and clinical techniques and differentiates among mild, moderate and severe developmental disorders such as: pervasive developmental disorders, family dysfunction, child abuse or neglect, mental retardation. Must have thorough knowledge of the total spectrum of child/adolescent learning disorders. Applies psychological principles, theories, methods and techniques in the delivery of clinical child psychological services in the health care setting of the EDIS program. Applies the fundamental principles of clinical psychology to the analysis, interpretation, and solutions identified for behaviors exhibited in numerous school and social settings.

As an independent clinician, incumbent administers, scores and interprets psycho-diagnostic tests used for diagnosing mental, personality, behavioral disorders for children and adolescents with complex interpersonal developmental disorders. Independently evaluates referred clients or educational eligibility or early intervention and treatment planning. Performs 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. Independently determines appropriate psychological tests and clinical interviews to evaluate and diagnose severe, chronic childhood psychological. disorders. Serves as case manager for assigned cases. As such, compiles and authors a written summary based on initial evaluations of the multidisciplinary team and arranges family conferences as needed. Documents evaluations, treatment sessions, quarterly summaries, and closing summaries in the Special Needs Program Management Information System (SNPMIS) and other records as appropriate.

Incumbent provides direct therapy, consultation, and co-teaching models of services to children with identified psychotherapy needs as indicated by evaluation and on the IEP or on an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Implements and provides interventions to children and adolescent clients of the EDIS clinic who suffer from developmental disorders and the associated psychological disturbances which require care above that which can be provided by licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical psychologists with minimal or no experience treating children or adolescents. Act as resource expert for EDIS team members on behavioral/psychological issues for children and adolescents in developing appropriate course of treatment and intervention. Collaborates with the EDIS social worker on all psycho-diagnostic testing and evaluation services for children with mental health issues. Ensures that appropriate psychological services are provided to children and/or adolescents in need of and are eligible for IFSP/IEP intervention services.

Works in a very limited/restrictive overseas treatment environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with DoDDS educational personnel. Provides consultation and guidance to DoDDS and other staff personnel concerning the psychological functioning of students. Also identifies the special intervention needs and techniques for students with special educational needs. Assists DoDDS personnel in structuring the educational environment and program to assist students to overcome problems of educational functioning and to maximize their potential to the fullest extent possible for higher levels of functioning. Assists and advises educational professionals on the development of educationally based interventions and in the development of the child's IEP or IFSP. Ensures that psychological services are available and provided to children with learning disabilities and/or other conditions which have a negative impact on educational performance. 

2. Incumbent attends meetings, seminars, conferences and other professional symposia to maintain currency in the specialty. Acts as consultant to family members, school personnel, and other EDIS staff. Refines programs and develops new approaches and programs within the specialty area of clinical psychology. Identifies and develops per1ormance improvement (Pl) activities as a member of t11e EDIS Pl team. Develops and presents instruction to teach parents, educators, family members, volunteers, and students, in the formulation of treatment plans to assist children and adolescents in meeting their lull educational potential. Participates in the MTF training and conti11uing education programs for the EDIS team, hospital personnel, DoDDS, and the community. Prepares statistical and narrative reports and. per1orms other administrative tasks as necessary. Maintains current stateside psychology licensure and registration. 

3. Provides Clinical Psychology services for children eligible to receive medical care at overseas military medical treatment facilities. This care is provided on a space available basis and only after all care related to EDIS space required services have been provided. Operate a motor vehicle for long and local travel to provide itinerant services as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

US Citizenship required

Incumbent may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying work schedules.

Incumbent must pass a required Pre-Appointment Physical.

Required to provide proof of US citizenship.

Must be able to obtain & maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS).

If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.

Must be a credential member of the Military Training Facility (MTF).

License/Certification: Unrestricted license as a doctoral level Psychologist. Must have a valid state license.

This is an Inclement Weather Essential position: Incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

This position requires occasional TDY - 5%.