Special Operations Operational Psychologist (AFSOC Unit/Fort Bragg, NC)

KBR•Fort Bragg, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Operations Operational Psychologist (OP) will provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct services in clinical and operational psychology to Special Operations Forces (SOF). This role involves developing and implementing unit-level resiliency programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues, supporting service member readiness and resilience. The OP will work in concert with an active duty Operational Psychologist or independently if necessary. The position offers relocation to Fort Bragg, NC.

Requirements

Requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Requires a 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.
Must have successfully completed an Internship/Residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Minimum of two (2) years’ post-doctoral experience within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of psychology in the area of operational psychology, preferably in a Government setting (DOD or IC).
Must meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
Experience and training in the assessment and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse conditions, domestic violence, child abuse, post-traumatic stress, mood and anxiety conditions, and family/marital issues.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Must maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF.
Demonstrate computer literacy sufficient to operate a personal computer utilizing psychological test, word processing, database/spreadsheet programs, and possess basic typing skills.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical psychology programs.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
One year of experience in performance enhancement or executive coaching as well as organizational assessment and consultation and/or completion of the USASOC Operational Psychology in Personnel Selection course or similar organizational psychology classes.
Training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions.
Capability of meeting the physical demands of selection and training events including the ability to hike over rough terrain, work long irregular hours with disruption in sleep cycles, and function in austere environments.
SERE orientation and/or certification through the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), or the willingness to obtain it.
Post-doctoral training, or willingness to obtain training, qualifying them as an Aerospace Psychologist as demonstrated by completion of USAF and/or USA aviation psychology training (USAFSAM’s Air Force’s Aviation Mishap Intervention and Prevention course and USASAM’s Aeromedical Psychology Training Course). This is a requirement for AFSOC and other organizations with aviation capabilities only.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with physicians providing medical psychological services is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, individual/team/organizational assessment and performance enhancement, executive coaching and leadership development, research, and advanced training to maximize performance and resilience of SOF personnel.
Conduct, administer, and interpret psychological assessment measures and consult with command personnel.
Manage relevant process improvement, program validation, and related research.
Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems.
Conduct baseline and post-event neuropsychological screening and collect/analyze data to monitor trends in psychological health.
Manage referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral health care.
Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and SOF personnel.
Provide crisis response and follow-up care in the event of unit casualties or other serious incidents.
Serve as the primary supporter of the assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on personnel suitability.
Manage relevant process improvements, program validations, and related research.
Apply mastery of psychological assessment, behavioral health, behavioral research, and familiarity with organizational effectiveness literature, operational psychology, performance enhancement and training, industrial/organizational psychology, and social and operational psychology.