Now Hiring — Camp Lejeune, NC
Behavioral Health Openings
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and associated branch clinics • USGP is hiring across 9 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Positions under this contract
Every role applies through the same two-minute form — each Apply link pre-fills the position for you.
Neuropsychologist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1800, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period; no federal holidays
Education
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or neuropsychology
- Completed a formal two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any US state, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, or US Virgin Islands
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross (web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- Minimum one year of adult clinical neuropsychology experience within the last three years (post-doctoral fellowship does not count)
What You'll Do
- Perform a full range of neuropsychology services including testing, interpretation, and reporting of results
- Select and administer neuropsychological, cognitive, and personality tests per current standards of practice
- Complete neuropsychological reports within facility timeframes and help departments plan treatment
- Conduct individual or group therapy sessions per APA principles
- Assess patient progress and adjust treatment programs
- Provide crisis intervention for emergencies such as suicide attempts or psychotic episodes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Family Medicine Clinic and Mental Health Clinic)
Schedule: Family Medicine: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1800; Mental Health: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000; 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Current unrestricted LCSW license in any US state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or US Virgin Islands
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Must complete Tri-Service Internal Behavioral Health Consultant (IBHC) or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF) training within 90 days of starting
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Provide direct and indirect services to inpatients and outpatients
- Develop and implement discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other facilities
- Provide crisis intervention services
- Deliver lectures and presentations to military and community audiences
- Build and maintain working relationships with community resources for service members and families
Psychometrist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Education
- Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a behavioral science related field, OR
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a behavioral science related field
Licensure & Certifications
- Current certification as a Psychometrist by the National Association of Psychometrists or Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- With Master's degree: 1 year of neuropsychological testing and test scoring within the preceding 24 months
- With Bachelor's degree: 3 years of neuropsychological testing and test scoring within the preceding 36 months
- Test experience must include at least one of: WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, CVLT-II, Trailmaking Test, Grooved Pegboard, TOMM, or Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
What You'll Do
- Administer and score neuropsychological tests in the Behavioral Health Clinic
- Technically direct, escort, or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities on and off the clinic
- Perform unit administrative activities as directed
Psychiatric Technician
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Education
- Current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, OR
- Completion of Military Psychiatric Technician Training or equivalent, OR
- Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science, or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or behavioral science related field
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Provide patient care in the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) using sound psychiatric approaches
- Help manage the therapeutic milieu: structure, social support, patient education, safety, and social skills training
- Monitor, escort, or participate therapeutically in outpatient psychiatric clinic activities
- Use crisis intervention skills, including physical restraint, following seclusion/restraint and elopement policies
- Apply basic knowledge of psychotropic medications; administer and document medications per policy and report errors or adverse reactions
- Screen patients by phone or in person to determine presenting problems and appointment priority
Marriage and Family Counselor
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Current unrestricted license to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in any US state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or US Virgin Islands
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Marriage and Family Counselor/Therapist within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Provide marriage and family counseling in the Mental Health Clinic
- Conduct crisis intervention
- Provide discharge planning
Certified Addictions Counselor
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Education
- Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment, OR
- Completion of a Military Department Drug and Alcohol Program Management Activity School leading to Military Department certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
What You'll Do
- Provide addictions counseling in the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)
Registered Art Therapist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Current certification as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), or pending registration, from the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Registered Art Therapist within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Conduct individual, group, and family expressive psychotherapy sessions for inpatients and outpatients
- Provide psychosocial assessments to support individualized treatment plans and diagnostic clarification
- Conduct clinical assessments and assist medical staff with DSM-based diagnoses
- Foster a supportive climate for self-expression and group interaction
- Serve as an art therapy consultant to other departments
- Use other creative modalities (music, poetry, drama, horticulture) to support patient goals
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Education
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatry, nursing, or related field from an accredited university
Licensure & Certifications
- Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Cognitive/Behavioral Therapist within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Provide a full range of cognitive and behavioral therapy counseling in SARP
- Administer treatment programs for mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals
- Assist in treating rehabilitation patients
- Support individuals in personal crisis such as divorce or death of a loved one
- Interview patients and review medical and social case histories
Recreational Therapist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 2000, 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience as a Recreation Therapist within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Provide physician-referred recreational therapy: arts and crafts, music, games, sports, outdoor activities, and special events
- Coordinate therapeutic recreation services for Traumatic Stress and Brain Injury (TSBI) patients and families
- Provide time-limited teaching, coaching, and support
- Re-evaluate recreational activities as part of the Community Support and Rehabilitation Plan Review
- Maintain a resource binder of community-based recreation and leisure programs
- Conduct group and individual recreation activities matched to patient needs and interests
- Recommend and help maintain recreational supplies and equipment
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizenship required
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross); must be obtained before starting; web-based classes do not qualify
- Security investigation: SF-86 questionnaire, electronic fingerprints, appointment with MTF Security Manager (approx. 30-day package)
- Health documentation at placement: immunizations, annual vaccinations, TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccination/titer, physical exam, N95 mask fit
- HIPAA and MTF privacy/security compliance; providers must obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry); MTF orientation up to 40 hours plus ~24 hours information systems orientation (CHCS, AHLTA, MHS Genesis, ADS), completed within 60 days
- Positions must be filled by full-time individuals; one person per position (part-time case-by-case after award)
- Must comply with Joint Commission standards, MTF bylaws, and federal/state/local laws; credentialing or qualifying package required ~30 days before placement
- All positions designated mission essential; may be required to work during emergencies
- Work may be reassigned to branch clinics within a 50-mile radius with 48-hour notice
- No work on federally recognized holidays
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