Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (10SFG, Fort Carson, CO)
About The Position
The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist provides technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical services in operational psychology for special operations forces (SOF). The role may include developing and initiating resilience programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues and support service-member readiness and resilience. The psychologist conducts evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral information as appropriate; establishes psychiatric diagnoses under the DSM; and provides psychological treatment to individuals and groups, supports medical and surgical patients dealing with illness or injury, and assists with rehabilitation. The psychologist must practice within state licensing-board requirements, American Psychological Association ethical standards, and military medical treatment facility (MTF) privileges. The position is based at Fort Carson, Colorado, and offers relocation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold or be able to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic after the separation without reapplying.
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 psychology internship or residency.
- At least two years of independent clinical practice experience in a mental health setting within the past five years.
- Ability to meet clinical competency requirements 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 in operational psychology to special operations forces.
- May develop, plan, and initiate resilience programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues and support service-member readiness and resilience.
- Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources as appropriate.
- Practice in accordance with state licensing-board guidelines, American Psychological Association ethical principles and code of conduct, and MTF privileges.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups.
- Help medical and surgical patients cope with illnesses or injuries and assist with 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
- Relocation benefits may be offered; the position states that it offers relocation.
- KBR may offer a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, depending on eligibility and policy.
- 401(k) plan with company match may be available.
- Medical insurance may be available.
- Dental insurance may be available.
- Vision insurance may be available.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage may be available.
- Flexible spending account may be available.
- Disability coverage may be available.
- Paid time off may be available.
- A flexible work schedule may be available.
- Professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
