Clinical Psychologist

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking highly skilled Clinical Psychologists to support national security through assessments, interventions, consultations, and training, domestically and overseas. Success depends on flexibility to work in varied settings.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), an active license, and meet APA internship requirements. The role offers challenging assignments and opportunities to impact mission-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program.
• APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship or residency completed.
• Active license in clinical psychology in the U.S. (state/DC/territory) in good standing.
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Offer expert consultations and participate in training CIA officers.
• Work across clinical and operational settings in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Assessment

Interventions

Consultations

Training

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $179891 – $288000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.