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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is affiliated with USU and provides administrative services for positions with the CDP. HJF is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving military medicine and public health.​ Available positions are listed below.

SBHP Military Behavioral Health Licensed Professional
Psychologist II
Professor/Associate Professor
Postdoctoral Fellow
Clinical Research Assistant I
Clinical Research Assistant I
Online Training Support Specialist
Psychologist II


SBHP Military Behavioral Health Licensed ProfessionalHJF is seeking a Military Behavioral Health Licensed Professional to support the Center for Deployment Psychology’s SBHP program. The incumbent will perform a variety of activities as a trainer and mental health specialist. This is a remote position.  

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Licensed Military Behavioral Health Provider will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs. The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional will contribute to the national expansion of Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) program, a training and referral program that is building a network of civilian community mental health providers across the 54 U.S. states and territories and an online therapist directory to support the military population, with an emphasis on National Guard (NG) members. Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering online and in-person training on military culture, military mental health conditions and other service related topics which includes developing and updating presentations and training materials based on the literature.
  • Serving as a subject matter expert in military behavioral health issues including the ability to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences, such that the candidate is able to provide training and consultation that is empirically sound as well as culturally competent, inclusive and accessible across a wide variety of contexts.
  • Interacting closely with National Guard (NG) state behavioral health teams virtually and in-person to promote adoption of SBHP and use of the therapist directory for referring airmen and soldiers.
  • Representing SBHP virtually and in person at state and national military and civilian conferences and planning events for stakeholders to raise SBHP’s national profile.
  • Designing and implementing outreach strategies and creating resources for building a community of SBHP practitioners and connecting them with NG behavioral health officers.
  • Collaborating closely with key stakeholders and partners such as the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University to evaluate, enhance, and elevate SBHP and ensure its success.
  • Serving as an active member/lead on team projects and assisting with programming, strategic communications, metrics, and efficiencies.
  • Contributes to CDP’s subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other additional educational activities as needed. Prepares scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners including:
  • Experience with curriculum development of presentations and other materials for adult continuing education.
  • An ability to engage mental health professionals with different experience levels, respond to questions, and convey points clearly.
  • Knowledge of the military population and military behavioral health issues and is a champion of DoD-approved evidence-based psychotherapies.
  • Knowledge of the Reserve Component as well as NG practices and policies related to behavioral health care is preferred.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write professional correspondence, educational and marketing materials, and reports, as well as to provide briefings and updates to internal and external partners including the NGB and NG state teams.
  • Clinical experience providing mental health services to adult clients.
  • An active clinical license to practice within the US.

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Professor/Associate ProfessorThe Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. USU serves the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation. USU uniquely relates these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness.

This position is located in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU), F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (SOM), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS).

The Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology is responsible for training medical and clinical psychology doctoral students, fully participating in clinical and academic activities of the National Capital Consortium training programs, and continuing education courses in University-sponsored programs. The CDP was established in 2006 as a tri-service behavioral health training consortium focused on preparing military and civilian behavioral health providers to better address the needs of service members, veterans, and their families. The CDP has evolved to serve as a leader in the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and content in military behavioral health.

Responsibilities:

  • The incumbent serves an Associate or Full Professor and Director, Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS), as such is responsible for teaching MPS graduate-level courses in areas of major expertise, mentoring military and/or civilian doctoral students, overseeing thesis and dissertation studies, and providing lectures to medical and graduate students as needed.
  • The incumbent will engage in programmatic research with the expectation to develop a nationally visible, extramurally supported program of research in support of the USU and/or DoD mission. The incumbent will assist with curriculum design, engage with multiple administrative assignments, contribute to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives across the University, and participate in professional, university, and departmental service activities. Writes and edits for publication texts, articles, monographs and other materials on the subject of medical and clinical psychology for use in the course of study, contribution to the field of psychology, and for research purposes.
  • As Director, Center for Deployment Psychology, incumbent serves as the Director of the CDP and reports directly to the Chair of MPS.. The incumbent is responsible for working collaboratively with the CDP and MPS leadership teams to develop, communicate, manage, execute, and sustain the strategic direction, education and training, scholarly output, and stakeholder engagement in the area of military behavioral healthcare.
  • The incumbent will lead and provide oversight to CDP to include strategic planning, budget development, personnel oversight, and portfolio management. The incumbent will lead the development of a strategically aligned training and research agenda, seeking funding, guiding its execution, and producing high-quality training programs, research initiatives, and knowledge products including scholarly papers and presentations. scientific papers and presentations. Incumbent will serve as liaison between CDP and various Federal and non-federal partners working to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate CDP activities research activity with all of the CPD partners. Ensures CDP efforts and outcomes are driven by comprehensive and detailed long-range and mid-range objectives, plans, processes, and associated metrics (process and outcome).
  • Serves as the chief executive of the CDP and heads the CDP leadership team. Oversees the developments and delivery of a program of behavioral health training, education, and research targeting military and civilian behavioral providers through various venues in including USU, other DoD, Federal partners, and partner institutions. Oversees a program and research evaluation efforts to identify and leverage new directions and emerging trends in behavioral health and behavioral health dissemination and training to achieve the quality of program to meet the strategic framework of the department, USU, and DoD.
  • Oversee the development of scholarly output of research focused on behavioral health and/or the dissemination/implementation of behavioral health information to include literature searches; planning and participating in research protocols; and preparing manuscripts and reports for publication in academic and policy journals. Represents the CDP and USU at professional gatherings, participating in meetings, and delivering presentations.
  • Lead the development of strategic activities for CDP related to behavioral health.
  • Engages government and academic stakeholders and represents CDP in both governmental and non-governmental forums. Serve on appropriate national-level committees, boards, task forces, and work groups consistent with and in support of the overall CDP strategic plan.
  • The incumbent builds a network of professional connections to support the mission of USU and the CDP. Strategizes, develops, and seeks funding for CDP’s research and training programs in behavioral health and operational psychology. Engages Federal partners to identify research needs and funding. Conduct scientific research in alignment with the CDP research strategy.
  • Works with CDP staff to assist coordinate annual CDP research budget and assures correct research funding administration. Leads project teams, provides oversight and authoritative technical guidance, and mentors CDP researchers and staff.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Requires a minimum of an earned Ph.D. or Psy.D., from an accredited institution/University, or an equivalent doctoral degree and extensive experience in behavioral health training research, particularly in the area of dissemination and/or implementation.
  • The position requires: Substantial knowledge and demonstrated behavioral health research and/or training experience particularly focused on dissemination and implementation of empirically supported behavioral health care.
  • Experience and knowledge of dissemination and training of behavioral health treatments and/or operational psychology.
  • Knowledge and experience in teaching and educational administration at the college level or at a behavioral health training program (e.g., clinical psychology internship program).
  • Demonstrated experience managing funded research, training, or clinical programs.
  • Knowledge and experience as a manager or administrator of a research or clinical center or research teams with experience in personnel, finance, and project management.
  • Demonstrated experience to develop and implement research studies and/or clinical programs.
  • Evidence of multiple peer-reviewed academic publications related to the field or educational discipline of the position.
  • Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to prepare presentations and represent the CDP, the department, or the University in academic, public, and federal settings.
  • The selected candidate must be academically qualified for a faculty appointment at the specified nominated academic rank in accordance with SOM and USU academic policies.
  • The following experience/knowledge are desirable: prior experience in military behavioral health and/or operational psychology; experience working in or with the Federal Government; practical experience in delivery of behavioral health care; and military-civilian collaboration efforts.
  • Represents the University at professional meetings, delivers lectures, and participates in meetings and panel discussions at other institutions. Maintains professional contacts with other medical schools and professional organizations throughout the country to locate and exchange information of mutual interest.

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Psychologist IIHJF is seeking a Psychologist II to assist with suicide prevention efforts and teaching related workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience with developing continuing education training materials, evidenced based therapies, adult learning and teaching, and suicide prevention. Candidates with prior training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) are strongly preferred. Applicants must possess the ability to provide behavioral health subject matter expertise that is culturally sensitive in a manner that is accessible and inclusive which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Rockville, MD. The Military Behavioral Health Psychologist will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a suicide prevention subject matter expert across the Center, contributing to projects and programs where needed.
  • Develops and delivers suicide prevention presentations, workshops, and other curriculum-based learning tools in online and in-person delivery formats to include presenting multi-day, evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) workshops. Additional areas of focus are military culture and military/deployment related behavioral health issues.
  • Creates and provides consultation services to military and civilian behavioral health providers who have been trained by CDP to provide continued learning support and ensure evidence-based psychotherapy practices are being used with fidelity.
  • Ensures that workshops and consultation materials are updated regularly by performing frequent literature reviews on evidence-based psychology practices, telehealth, and consultation with national subject matter experts. Makes necessary changes, additions, and updates to educational materials as needed. Coordinates with military and civilian experts to organize education materials.
  • Serves as an active member and/or lead on Center-level special interest groups and assists with projects/programs.
  • Contributes to CDP’s subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other additional educational activities as needed. Prepares scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Candidates should be knowledgeable and experienced in the area of suicide prevention with training/experience using an evidence-based treatment protocol for suicide prevention (CBT-SP, BCBT, DBT) preferred.
  • Candidates should have experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners including experience with curriculum development of presentations and other materials for adult continuing education.
  • Knowledge of evidenced based military behavioral health care and suicide prevention literature, especially as it relates to military connected individuals.
  • Subject matter expertise in EBPs and suicide prevention includes the ability to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences, such that the candidate is able to provide training and consultation that is empirically sound as well as culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible across a wide variety of contexts.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it applies to the workplace and to behavioral healthcare.
  • Excellent communication skills including writing appropriate reports, articles, white papers, and providing presentations to large audiences.

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Postdoctoral FellowHJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Center for Deployment Psychology’s research portfolio including studies related to sleep and suicide ideation in military connected individuals. This position will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with CDP’s research team.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Postdoctoral Fellow will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. CDP’s research broadly focuses on military mental health with projects supporting the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies, health services research to improve clinic processes and patient care, and patient focused research seeking to increase our understanding of the correlates, precipitants, and consequences of mental health disorders such as PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, and suicide ideation. Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage elements of ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with good practice in relation to the conduct of research, and institutional ethics policies. Maintains effective and timely communication with scientific collaborators; serves as a representative of the Center and in this capacity, demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Undertake high quality research and scholarship, including contributing to drafting major grant proposals and/or leading on drafting smaller grant proposals related to military mental health.
  • Develops and authors scientific reports for scholarly dissemination at professional meetings and in peer-reviewed publications. Furthers the CDP mission’s by contributing to blogs, podcasts, and/or white papers.
  • Applicants must possess the ability to provide behavioral subject matter expertise that is culturally sensitive in a manner that is accessible and inclusive which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of research design and methodology
  • Knowledge of a broad range of behavioral health and public health research including but not limited to clinical trials methodology; suicide prevention research; suicide prevention assessment tools; cognitive behavior therapy, insomnia and sleep disorders research and treatments, and PTSD research and evidence-based treatments.
  • Excellent general communication skills including writing appropriate reports, articles, white papers, and providing presentations to large audiences.
  • Experience conducting statistical analyses in SPSS, Stata, or other statistical software
  • 1-2 first author publications and previous contributions to written output, preferably peer-reviewed
  • Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team, and proven ability to meet research deadlines
  • Evidence of good organizational skills, including effective time management
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

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Clinical Research Assistant IHJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to perform data collection by conducting research interviews. The Clinical Research Assistant will recruit and screen subjects for research studies and collects baseline and follow up data from subjects. This is the first of four levels of clinical research assistants and works under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

This position will be in support of the research portfolios of the Center for Deployment Psychology and the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. The Research Assistant will support the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) and its Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which are based in Bethesda, MD. The Research Assistant will assist with activities in MPS. As an integral part of the School of Medicine, MPS is committed to excellence in psychological research during periods of both peace and war. Research programs include health disparities, suicide prevention, obesity, eating disorders, stigma, psychotherapy research, substance abuse, and risky behaviors among other topics related to clinical and medical psychology as well as military psychology.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports the planning and implementation of multiple military mental health research studies while maintaining compliance with established standard operating procedures under supervision. Reviews tasks lists and ensures timely completion of project tasks. May screen and assist with consenting study subjects and/or data collection.
  • Performs data entry for research projects; establishes and maintains databases; maintains clear and accurate project records, data files, inventories, and logbooks; and assists with the development of progress reports for studies as assigned in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
  • Supports regulatory compliance of assigned projects to include assisting with amendments, protocol modifications or relevant correspondence for the protocol.
  • Performs administrative duties such as: scheduling study appointments; performing scientific literature searches, identification, and retrieval; file management; and assisting in the preparation of grants, papers, and abstracts. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Interest in working in military mental health research.
  • A background/education in psychology, social work, or another health-related field.
  • Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under multiple PIs.
  • Experience with a human use Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory compliance in the research space preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

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Clinical Research Assistant IHJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to perform data collection by conducting research interviews. The Clinical Research Assistant will recruit and screen subjects for research studies and collects baseline and follow up data from subjects. This is the first of four levels of clinical research assistants and works under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

This position will be in support of the research portfolios of the Center for Deployment Psychology and the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. The Research Assistant will support the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) and its Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which are based in Bethesda, MD. The Research Assistant will assist with activities in MPS. As an integral part of the School of Medicine, MPS is committed to excellence in psychological research during periods of both peace and war. Research programs include health disparities, suicide prevention, obesity, eating disorders, stigma, psychotherapy research, substance abuse, and risky behaviors among other topics related to clinical and medical psychology as well as military psychology.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports the planning and implementation of multiple military mental health research studies while maintaining compliance with established standard operating procedures under supervision. Reviews tasks lists and ensures timely completion of project tasks. May screen and assist with consenting study subjects and/or data collection.
  • Performs data entry for research projects; establishes and maintains databases; maintains clear and accurate project records, data files, inventories, and logbooks; and assists with the development of progress reports for studies as assigned in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
  • Supports regulatory compliance of assigned projects to include assisting with amendments, protocol modifications or relevant correspondence for the protocol.
  • Performs administrative duties such as: scheduling study appointments; performing scientific literature searches, identification, and retrieval; file management; and assisting in the preparation of grants, papers, and abstracts. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Interest in working in military mental health research.
  • A background/education in psychology, social work, or another health-related field.
  • Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under multiple PIs.
  • Experience with a human use Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory compliance in the research space preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

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Online Training Support SpecialistHJF is seeking an Online Training Support Specialist to support the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ (USU) Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. CDP’s mission is to lead the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. The Online Training Support Specialist must be able to work independently to support online training activities by providing hands-on support and developing tools that help staff, faculty, and customers with their online training experience. Applicants should have the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead customers in training in virtual world programs and assist faculty with any technical issues which may arise during online training programs in a live, virtual or mixed-reality environment. Applicants must possess the ability to provide customer service in a culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive manner that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently assist customers through detailed training workshops in virtual and mixed reality environments with training platform issues.
  • Manage online training questions from CDP staff, faculty, and customers by phone, email, or in-person.
  • Support the CDP with scheduling, coordinating, and managing technological aspects of meetings, including meetings utilizing online platforms.
  • Develop technology-based training aides and documentation for SMEs and staff as needed including developing PowerPoint or similar products.
  • Inform the CDP of latest technology developments by reading trade publications, websites, and manuals.
  • Help train CDP employees and customers, with guidance from IT sponsors, in use of new software, hardware, and other technology systems.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and run pre-workshop orientation sessions for customers.
  • Set-up and track online registration for live, online, and mixed reality events.
  • Collect attendance data to generate a report from online training events to provide to Program Managers to issue Continuing Education (CE) credits.
  • Liaise with external SMEs regarding programs and provide training on platforms to SMEs and assist with instructional design.
  • Assist with minor proofreading and content management duties of CDP’s external facing website.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, and the ability to communicate technical information to a lay audience.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate skills in a number of software packages, including ability to remotely trouble-shoot technical issues, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Expertise or ability to quickly develop expertise in online platforms, such as Adobe Connect, Zoom, Google Meet, and Second Life.
  • Previous experience in Adobe Connect, Zoom, and Second Life preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

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Psychologist IIHJF is seeking a Psychologist II to assist with suicide prevention efforts and teaching related workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience with developing continuing education training materials, evidenced based therapies, adult learning and teaching, and suicide prevention. Candidates with prior training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) are strongly preferred. Applicants must possess the ability to provide behavioral health subject matter expertise that is culturally sensitive in a manner that is accessible and inclusive which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Rockville, MD. The Military Behavioral Health Psychologist will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a suicide prevention subject matter expert across the Center, contributing to projects and programs where needed.
  • Develops and delivers suicide prevention presentations, workshops, and other curriculum-based learning tools in online and in-person delivery formats to include presenting multi-day, evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) workshops. Additional areas of focus are military culture and military/deployment related behavioral health issues.
  • Creates and provides consultation services to military and civilian behavioral health providers who have been trained by CDP to provide continued learning support and ensure evidence-based psychotherapy practices are being used with fidelity.
  • Ensures that workshops and consultation materials are updated regularly by performing frequent literature reviews on evidence-based psychology practices, telehealth, and consultation with national subject matter experts. Makes necessary changes, additions, and updates to educational materials as needed. Coordinates with military and civilian experts to organize education materials.
  • Serves as an active member and/or lead on Center-level special interest groups and assists with projects/programs.
  • Contributes to CDP’s subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other additional educational activities as needed. Prepares scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Candidates should be knowledgeable and experienced in the area of suicide prevention with training/experience using an evidence-based treatment protocol for suicide prevention (CBT-SP, BCBT, DBT) preferred.
  • Candidates should have experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners including experience with curriculum development of presentations and other materials for adult continuing education.
  • Knowledge of evidenced based military behavioral health care and suicide prevention literature, especially as it relates to military connected individuals.
  • Subject matter expertise in EBPs and suicide prevention includes the ability to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences, such that the candidate is able to provide training and consultation that is empirically sound as well as culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible across a wide variety of contexts.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it applies to the workplace and to behavioral healthcare.
  • Excellent communication skills including writing appropriate reports, articles, white papers, and providing presentations to large audiences.

For more information on the position or to apply, please click here.


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