Strategic Clinical Psychologist for National Security

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

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.