NSA Psychology Practicum: Paid Doctoral-Level Training

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave and federal holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

The NSA's Psychology Practicum Program offers a paid, 9-12 month placement for doctoral students in psychology. The role focuses on developing clinical skills with a diverse workforce and includes individual therapy, group therapy, and supervision within the Employee Assistance Services division at Fort Meade.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program, and be eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance.
• Enrolled in the third year or higher of an APA-accredited psychology doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy (7–8 hours per week) to clients in a private EAS office.
• Co-facilitate group therapy with a licensed clinician when assigned.
• Receive weekly supervision with licensed clinical psychologists.
• Participate in intake evaluations and clinical meetings as required.

Skills

US Citizenship

Clearance Eligible

PhD student in Psychology

Education

APA-accredited psychology doctoral program

Job description

The NSA's Psychology Practicum Program offers a paid, 9-12 month placement for doctoral students in psychology. The role focuses on developing clinical skills with a diverse workforce and includes individual therapy, group therapy, and supervision within the Employee Assistance Services division at Fort Meade.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program, and be eligible for security clearance.