Clinical Psychologist

Leidos Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking Clinical Psychologist candidates to work in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA, location to be determined by staffing need. This role supports our Military and Intelligence communities and offers meaningful clinical impact.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, APA-accredited training, postdoctoral hours, and licensure to practice. Sponsorship toward Top Secret/SCI with Poly may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Postdoctoral supervised experience (1,500–2,000 hours) in a clinical setting.
• Current state licensure as a Psychologist to practice independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews, documenting findings.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and consultations.
• Conduct diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions using evidence-based models.
• Maintain complete, accurate records of all clinical services rendered.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Psychotherapy

Documentation

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)

APA-accredited program

Postdoctoral supervised experience (1,500–2,000 hours)

Licensed Psychologist in at least one U.S. state or D.C.

Job description

Description

Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking Clinical Psychologist candidates to work in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA *location to be determined by staffing need. This is a very rewarding and challenging opportunity supporting our Military and Intelligence men and women and the challenges they face.

Leidos will consider sponsoring qualified individuals towards gaining the Top Secret/SCI with Poly security clearance required for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews, including documenting clinical findings.
• Diagnose psychological disorders and provide evidence-based psychotherapy and consultations
• Conduct diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions using evidence-based and brief therapeutic modelsand consultation to management and other medical staff.
• Provide current national mental health care referral capability/network information and resources, as applicable.
• Develop and implement mental health related workshops, briefings and facilitate group therapy, as requested
• Conduct pre/post deployment consultations, mental health briefings and organizational consultation to components involved in high-threat and expeditionary operations.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current records of all clinical services rendered, includes initial evaluations, progress notes, summary notes and all other necessary documentation
• Consult with management and other medical staff as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy. D.) in Clinical Psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited program
• Postdoctoral supervised experience, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 hours, often in a clinical setting
• 5 years of post-licensure/certification experience
• Must have state licensure as a Psychologist to work at an independent level. A current valid unrestricted counseling license/certification from one of the 50 U.S. states or D.C. that grants the authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in their respective fields is required.
• Experience conducting assessments and clinical interviews to include documenting clinical findings
• Ability to diagnose psychological disorders and provide evidence-based psychotherapy
• Strong clinical abilities, and enthusiasm for a collaborative approach to treatment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Detail-Oriented

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $271,957.50
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: May 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.