Clinical Psychologist (Health Promotion)

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist (Health Promotion) to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This position provides subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion, prevention, and behavior change initiatives that improve the psychological health, resilience, and readiness of Service Members, their families, and other Military Health System beneficiaries.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Government leaders, researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to translate behavioral health research into practical strategies, programs, and educational resources that promote healthy behaviors, reduce risk factors, and improve long-term psychological health outcomes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide subject matter expertise supporting health promotion and behavior change initiatives across the Defense Health Agency Psychological Health Center of Excellence.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based psychological health promotion programs and preventive interventions.
• Review and interpret scientific literature to identify best practices that support resilience, prevention, and psychological health.
• Develop recommendations that promote healthy behaviors and improve individual and organizational readiness.
• Collaborate with Government personnel and multidisciplinary teams to develop health promotion strategies, educational materials, and behavioral health resources.
• Assist in translating psychological and behavioral health research into practical products for clinicians, leaders, and Military Health System beneficiaries.
• Support initiatives addressing resilience, stress management, suicide prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep health, substance misuse, and other psychological health priorities.
• Participate in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings, and planning sessions supporting PHCoE initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefing materials, white papers, presentations, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Evaluate existing health promotion programs and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness using current scientific evidence.
• Support development of educational campaigns, outreach materials, and evidence-informed communication products.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, analysts, communications specialists, and Government stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure work products meet scientific, ethical, and professional standards while supporting contract requirements.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of clinical psychology principles and behavioral health practices.
• Knowledge of health promotion, prevention science, and behavior change theories.
• Understanding of resilience, psychological health, and population health initiatives.
• Experience translating scientific research into practical educational or clinical resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions supporting psychological health and military readiness.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to evaluate scientific literature and develop evidence-informed recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare and research teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in at least one U.S. state or territory.
• Meet all education, licensure, and experience requirements identified in the solicitation for the Clinical Psychologist labor category.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Occasional travel may be required in support of contract performance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting behavioral health, psychological health, health promotion, or prevention programs.
• Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating health promotion or behavior change initiatives.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and applying evidence-based findings to program development.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, research, public health, or government environments.
• Experience preparing technical reports, educational materials, presentations, and recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations, federal agencies, academic institutions, or comparable organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience supporting:
  • Defense Health Agency (DHA)
  • Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)
  • Military Health System (MHS)
  • Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Experience designing or evaluating health promotion and prevention programs.
• Experience supporting military behavioral health or operational psychology initiatives.
• Experience supporting resilience, suicide prevention, stress management, sleep health, or substance misuse programs.
• Experience developing educational materials, communication campaigns, or training resources.
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, scientific reports, or behavioral health guidance documents.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare, military health, or public health organizations.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000. This is a proposal-contingent position. The salary range provided represents the anticipated compensation for this role; however, final compensation will be based on the successful contract award and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.