Clinical Psychologist
The rewards of serving your country as a Sailor are great, but so can be the stresses of being away from family, managing challenging work and dealing with the pressures unique to military service. That’s why the Navy needs caring and capable Clinical Psychologists like you who can provide Sailors with the support and guidance they need to maintain positive mental health and be their best selves. Whether you’re counseling Sailors’ families on Naval bases or providing therapy to SEAL Team members who face impossible situations on a regular basis, your carefully honed skills are a critical asset to keep the Navy performing at its best.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Clinical Psychologist and Officer in America’s Navy, you will provide clinical care to service members and their families. You will encounter a wide array of clinical conditions, including those unique to the military environment. In addition to providing clinical care to address the full spectrum of mental health concerns, Navy Clinical Psychologists provide support to the Navy and Marine Corps by:
- Conducting therapy and providing clinical care to service members in deployed settings
- Administering and interpreting assessments and evaluations
- Conducting seminars to help service members, including upper leadership, maintain positive mental health
- Participating in military training exercises that enhance our ability to reach service members in a wide variety of settings
- Providing training and mentorship to new generations of psychologists
- Serving in leadership and policy positions aimed at sustaining mental health within the military
- Presenting at professional conferences
In your role providing therapy and clinical care to service members, you may gain experience in the following mental health specialties:
- Post-traumatic stress
- Family relationships
- Crisis intervention
- Stress management
- Depression and anxiety
- Grief after loss
- Anger management
- Financial issues and planning
- Career, productivity and leadership issues
PAY AND BENEFITS
Our people are our most valuable assets, so we care for them well. With world-class training, opportunity to pay for college and advanced degrees, access to the best health care in the country, retirement plans and tax incentives, Navy Active Duty benefits are the most competitive out there. Peace of mind is right at
your doorstep.
- $60,000 – $96,000 starting salary depending on experience
- $65,000 bonus
- Housing allowance (up to $5,000 a month depending on location)
- Competitive experience/global networking
- 30 days paid time off annually
- Medical and dental benefits – 100% coverage
- Further educational opportunities – fully paid
- Guaranteed promotions based on military advancement and career progression.
- Pay and allowances will increase with military rank and experience over time.
- As a Navy Officer, you will have the opportunity for steady career advancement, including leadership roles in mental health policy and military training.
- And much more!
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy. D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from a university or professional school program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). An APA-accredited doctoral internship is required. Waivers for the APA accredited internship requirement may be considered for individuals who have completed an APA-accredited post-doctoral residency or fellowship or have attained board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Current licensure from a U.S. State, territory or district is required of all applicants.