Operational Psychologist: SOF Performance & Resilience

Battelle Memorial Institute; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness incentives

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute seeks an experienced Operational Psychologist to support U.S. Special Operations Command. You will advance POTFF programs, optimize performance, and deliver psychological services to SOF personnel and their families.

In this role you will lead clinical and operational psychology initiatives, conduct assessments, and provide executive coaching while ensuring adherence to professional standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship/residency.
• Two years post-doctoral experience in operational psychology, preferably in government.
• Current, unrestricted psychology license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.
• Strong communication and computer literacy to produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational psychology services to SOF units.
• Develop resiliency programs to support readiness and performance.
• Assess personnel selection, conduct advanced training, and coach leadership.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests and consult command leadership.
• Manage program validation, records, referrals, and related research.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Operational psychology

Assessment administration

Communication skills

Leadership development

Research & data analysis

Crisis response

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

APA-accredited internship/residency

Current unrestricted psychology license in US

Job description

Battelle Memorial Institute seeks an experienced Operational Psychologist to support U.S. Special Operations Command. You will advance POTFF programs, optimize performance, and deliver psychological services to SOF personnel and their families.

In this role you will lead clinical and operational psychology initiatives, conduct assessments, and provide executive coaching while ensuring adherence to professional standards and security requirements.