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United States Government

Clinical Psychologist

United States Government, Washington, DC


Duties As a Clinical Psychologist working for the CIA, you will have an opportunity to participate in a diverse range of clinical psychology duties throughout your career, to include conducting assessments, providing clinical intervention, offering consultations throughout the organization, and training our highly motivated officers throughout their careers. Work opportunities include both domestic and overseas support to clinical and operational activities; travel tempo varies across the positions, but occasional domestic travel is required, and overseas travel is also possible. We are seeking highly-skilled psychologists who consider themselves to be general practitioners, with the flexibility and willingness to work in a wide range of practice environments and to continue to broaden their knowledge base. A variety of psychological and non-psychological training will be provided.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/ QualificationsMinimum QualificationsActive state license in clinical psychology in good standingExperience in assessment, report writing, clinical intervention, consultation, and briefing/teachingWillingness to work in a range of clinical psychology activities throughout your careerWillingness to travelAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigationDesired QualificationsExperience traveling or living overseasForeign language skillsEducationPh.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited institutionAt least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. For more information, please visit: .