Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Fort Polk, LA, is seeking a clinical psychologist to perform psychological and bio-psychosocial evaluations with expert knowledge of relevant concepts, principles, procedures, and practices.

The role is part of a Direct Hire Authority process for the Department of Defense, with a posted salary range of $106,437–$138,370 per year and a Secret security clearance requirement. Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization to be deemed equivalent to U.S. education.
• Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychological and bio-psychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to clinical psychology.

Education

Foreign education evaluation requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

This position is located at the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital within Fort Polk, LA. This Direct Hire Authority(DHA) solicitation is utilized to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Perform psychological and bio-psychosocial evaluations, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to clinical psychology.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.