Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC)
About The Position
The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist provides technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical services to special operations forces (SOF). The role may include developing, planning, and initiating resiliency programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues and support service members’ readiness and resiliency. The psychologist conducts psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate. They establish psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders; provide individual and group psychological treatment; help medical and surgical patients cope with illnesses or injuries; and assist with patient rehabilitation. Practice must follow the applicable state licensing board’s guidelines, the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and military medical treatment facility privileges. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a qualifying doctoral degree and accredited internship or residency, at least two years of peer-reviewable clinical practice in a mental health setting, an unrestricted U.S. psychologist license, and the ability to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance. The provider must meet service-specific clinical competency requirements and obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility. Relocation is offered, and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to eligible selected candidates; current KBR employees are not eligible for the bonus.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- A Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
- PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association-accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an American Psychological Association-accredited internship or residency in psychology.
- At least two years of peer-reviewable clinical work in a mental health setting.
- Ability to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the applicable service-specific credentialing instructions.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted psychologist license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a government setting, such as the Department of Defense or a Department of Veterans Affairs military medical treatment facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical services to special operations forces.
- May develop, plan, and initiate resiliency programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues and support service members’ readiness and resiliency.
- Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate.
- Practice according to state licensing board guidelines, American Psychological Association ethical standards, and military medical treatment facility privileges.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
- Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups.
- Help medical and surgical patients cope with illnesses or injuries and assist in patient rehabilitation.
- Comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality assurance plans, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and complete required training.
- Perform other assignments and duties as required.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
- Relocation offered
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to qualified selected candidates; eligibility requirements apply, and current KBR employees are not eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
