Clinical Psychologist

Wilderness Medical Society; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIA Clinical Psychologists are sought to support national security through assessments, interventions, consultations, and training of CIA officers in fast-paced environments. Flexible, adaptable roles span clinical and operational settings.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program, complete an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, and hold an active U.S. license; citizenship and ability to obtain clearance are required, with willingness to travel or live abroad.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program.
• APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship/residency completed.
• Active U.S. license in clinical psychology in good standing.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate school.
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Expertise in psychological assessment and diagnosis.
• Experience briefing stakeholders and writing comprehensive reports.
• Willingness to travel and live abroad; ability to join CIA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, interventions, consultations, and training for CIA officers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and produce comprehensive reports.
• Brief stakeholders on results and recommendations.
• Flexibly assume clinical and operational roles across assignments.

Skills

Evidence-based therapies

Psychological assessment

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Versatility in clinical roles

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from APA-accredited program

APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship/residency

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.