Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg, NC)

KBR • Fayetteville, NC

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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-member readiness and resiliency. The psychologist conducts psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate; practices in accordance with state licensing-board guidelines, the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and military treatment facility privileges; and establishes psychiatric diagnoses using the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders. Clinical services include psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients cope with illness or injury, and supporting patient rehabilitation.

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 APA-accredited psychology internship or residency.
• 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, unrestricted psychologist license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Ability to 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 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-member readiness and resiliency.
• Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate.
• Practice in accordance with state licensing-board guidelines, APA ethical principles and code of conduct, and military treatment facility privileges.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment to individuals and groups.
• Help medical and surgical patients cope with illnesses or injuries and assist in their rehabilitation.
• Comply with Safety, Health and 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 coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• 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.
• Relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree