Clinical Psychologist — Japan, Defense Health Agency

Job overview

The Clinical Psychologist role is onsite at one of three locations in Japan: Yokosuka, Iwakuni, or Sasebo. Compensation is not specified. Valor Healthcare provides healthcare services to military members and government-service personnel; this position supports care at the Defense Health Agency. The psychologist conducts evaluations, establishes psychiatric diagnoses, provides individual and group psychological treatment, helps medical and surgical patients cope with illness or injury, and assists with rehabilitation. The work contributes to the DHA’s mission of supporting a medically ready force and advancing care across the Military Health System.

What you'll do

• Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate
• establish psychiatric diagnoses
• provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups
• help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries
• assist in patient rehabilitation
• practice within applicable licensing, ethical, and facility privilege guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical psychologist

psychological evaluations

psychological testing

individual treatment

group treatment

military health

defense health agency

yokosuka japan

iwakuni japan

sasebo japan

relocation option

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Onsite in Yokosuka, Iwakuni, or Sasebo, Japan; relocation option available; U.S. citizenship required.

About the employer

Valor Healthcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.