Clinical Psychologist

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking highly skilled Clinical Psychologists to support national security through assessments, interventions, consultations, and training. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and traveling as needed to meet mission requirements.

Ideal candidates hold APA-accredited doctorates, be licensed in the U.S. or DC, and possess strong experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based therapies, and report writing for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship or residency.
• Active license in clinical psychology in the U.S., D.C., or territory."
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, expert consultations, and training.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
• Travel and/or live abroad as required by mission needs.

Skills

Evidence-based therapies

Psychological assessment

Report writing

Briefing stakeholders

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical/operational flexibility

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology

APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship/residency

Active clinical psychology license in US/DC/territory

GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Job description

*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level

Requisition Type

Standard Hire

Requisition Overview

The CIA is seeking highly skilled and adaptable Clinical Psychologists to support national security through a range of psychological services including assessments, interventions, consultations, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program
• Successful completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship or pre-doctoral residency program
• Active (and in good standing) license in clinical psychology from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, or official U.S. Territory.
• At least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) graduate school GPA
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment and diagnosis
• Expertise with multidisciplinary teams, writing comprehensive reports, effectively communicating results, and briefing stakeholders
• Flexibility to engage in a range of clinical psychology roles and responsibilities throughout career
• Willingness and ability to travel and/or live abroad
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining the CIA Healthcare Providers Association to include:
  • Basic Life Support for Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, including hands-on, in-person portions for personnel pursuing hybrid-style testing
  • Recent clinical activity, with at least five years of independently licensed work in patient assessment and/or direct patient care within the last seven years, excluding time spent in clinical education or training programs.

Desired Qualifications

• American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification
• Successful completion of a post-doctoral fellowship/residency in the field of clinical psychology
• Experience working in the Intelligence Community, U.S. Government, University, Medical center/hospital, and/or other multidisciplinary setting
• Experience conducting independent research and/or program evaluation
• Experience traveling or living overseas
• Foreign language skills

Requisition Details

CIA Clinical Psychologists are provided with unique opportunities to support national security both domestically and overseas. Psychological services include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing evidence-based interventions, offering expert consultations, and training CIA's highly motivated officers. Critical to mission, CIA is seeking highly skilled and versatile psychologists who excel in fast paced, dynamic environments. Practitioners are expected to be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings, from clinical to operational.