Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC)

KBR, Inc.•Liberty, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist will provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical service to special operations forces (SOF). This role involves developing and implementing resiliency programs, conducting psychological evaluations, and providing psychological treatment. The psychologist will practice within ethical guidelines and facility privileges, establishing psychiatric diagnoses and assisting patients with various mental health needs.

Requirements

Position requires U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
Successful completion of an Internship/Residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
A minimum of two (2) years peer-reviewable practice of clinical work in a mental health setting.
Providers must be able to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
Obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility.
Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Responsible for completing all required training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a government setting such as DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavior health issues to support all aspects of a service member readiness and resiliency.
Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Manual of Disorders including providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries, and assisting in rehabilitation of patients.