Clinical Psychologist

KBR, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Special Operations Clinical Psychologist to provide expert clinical services and operational psychology support to special operations forces.

You will lead evaluations, resiliency planning, and psychotherapeutic interventions while aligning with APA, licensure, and service policies. Required credentials include a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD), APA-accredited internship/residency, licensure in a US state, and the ability to obtain or maintain the necessary security

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Internship/Residency completed and APA-accredited.
• Current, full, active licensure to practice psychology in US jurisdictions.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required security clearance (Secret or Top Secret).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and technical guidance in operational psychology to SOF.
• Develop, plan and initiate resiliency programs to support service member readiness and well-being.
• Conduct psychological evaluations using interviews, testing, and collateral sources as appropriate.
• Practice within state licensing board requirements, APA Ethics, and MTF privileges.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses and deliver individual and group psychological treatment; support rehabilitation where needed.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Clinical psychology

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology (APA accredited)

Job description

The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist will provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical service in the area of operational psychology to special operations forces (SOF).

• May develop, plan and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavior health issues to support all aspects of a service member readiness and resiliency.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders including providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries, and assisting in rehabilitation of patients.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

• This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top, Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Successful completion of an Internship/Residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of clinical work in a mental health setting.
• Providers must be able to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service‑specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility.

Standard CompanyRequirements:

• Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
• Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Responsible for completing all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties, as required.