Operational Psychologist

Loyal Source; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA, is looking for a qualified psychologist to provide expert services in clinical operations and support Special Operations Forces. The role involves developing behavioral health programs and conducting psychological assessments. Candidates need a PhD or PsyD, a completed internship, and at least two years of post-doctoral experience. The position requires also crisis management skills and effective communication with personnel. A full, active license to practice psychology is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology from an accredited program required.
• Must have completed an internship or residency.
• Knowledge of ethics and professional standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational psychology services to Special Operations Forces.
• Lead unit-level resiliency programs for behavioral health.
• Consult and manage improvements in psychological services.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Operational psychology

Consultation and support

Crisis management

Performance enhancement

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

APA-accredited Internship/Residency in psychology

Tools

Psychological testing software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct services in clinical and operational psychology to SOF.
• Develop, plan, and initiate unit-level resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavioral health issues.
• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, individual/team/organizational assessment, performance enhancement, executive coaching, and leadership development.
• Conduct advanced training to maximize performance and resilience of SOF personnel in high‑stakes environments.
• Provide psychological services to unit members, including administering and interpreting psychological assessment measures.
• Consult with command personnel and manage process improvement, program validation, and related research.
• Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems.
• Manage referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral health care.
• Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and SOF personnel.
• Provide crisis response and follow‑up care in the event of unit casualties or other serious incidents.
• Function as liaison between unit personnel and base/community helping professionals/agencies.
• Support assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback on personnel suitability.
• Conduct baseline and post‑event neuropsychological screening and analyze psychological health trends.
• Maintain credentialing requirements at a local MTF.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from an APA‑accredited college or university.
• Successfully completed an APA‑accredited Internship/Residency in psychology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical psychology programs.
• Computer literacy sufficient to operate personal computers, utilizing psychological test, word processing, database/spread sheet programs.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ post‑doctoral experience within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of psychology in the area of operational psychology, preferably in a Government setting such as the Department of Defense (DOD) or Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience working with physicians providing medical psychological services is desired.
• Expertise in psychological assessment, behavioral health, behavioral research, and organizational effectiveness literature.
• Experience and training in the assessment and treatment of conditions such as alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, post‑traumatic stress, mood and anxiety conditions, and family/marital issues.
• Training in personnel assessment and selection, with two years of experience.
• One‑year experience in performance enhancement or executive coaching, and organizational assessment and consultation, or completion of relevant courses.
• Training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions.

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.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as certified by the American Heart Association, with documentation provided annually.
• SERE orientation and/or certification through the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), or willingness to obtain it (requirement for some roles).
• Post‑doctoral training, or willingness to obtain training, qualifying as an Aerospace Psychologist (requirement for AFSOC and other aviation‑capable organizations).

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

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