KBR Careers · 1 week ago
Special Operations Operational Psychologist Part Time (SWCS, Fort Liberty, NC)
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKBR is a company of innovators and thinkers dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. They are seeking a Special Operations Operational Psychologist to provide technical expertise and direct services in clinical and operational psychology to support Special Operations Forces. The role involves developing resiliency programs, conducting psychological assessments, and providing crisis response and professional development education.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in the areas of assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, individual/team/organizational assessment and performance enhancement, executive coaching and leadership development, research, conduct advanced training designed to maximize performance and resilience of SOF personnel to accomplish mission objectives in potentially time-constrained, high-stakes, ambiguous and hostile operating environments, and the provision of psychological services to unit members
Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment measures and consult with command personnel; manage relevant process improvement, program validation, and related research; develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems
Conduct baseline and post-event neuropsychological screening and will collect/analyze data and monitor trends in psychological health as directed
Responsible for management of referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral health care
Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and SOF personnel as requested
Provide crisis response and follow-up care in the event of unit casualties or other serious incidents
Primary supporter of the assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability of personnel to serve within certain military organizations or positions
Ability to manage relevant process improvements, program validations, and related research
Mastery of psychological assessment, behavioral health, behavioral research, and familiarity with organizational effectiveness literature, operational psychology, performance enhancement and training, industrial/organizational psychology, and social and operational psychology
Qualification
Required
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one
This position requires a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology. The OP shall have successfully completed an Internship/Residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association
Must have a minimum of two (2) years' peer-reviewable, post-doctoral experience in the independent practice of psychology in the area of the operational psychology, preferably in a Government setting such as a Department of Defense (DOD) or Intelligence Community (IC)
Must meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions
May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges
Shall have experience and training in the assessment and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse conditions, domestic violence, child abuse, post-traumatic stress, mood and anxiety conditions, and family/marital issues
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities. Documentation of such training shall be provided to the Unit/Component COR annually. The front and back of the BCLS shall also be provided to the Credentialing Department of the MTF they are credentialed through
Must maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF
Demonstrate computer literacy sufficient to operate a personal computer utilizing psychological test, word processing, database/spread sheet programs, and possess basic typing skills sufficient to efficiently produce the psychologist's own reports and correspondence
Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical psychology programs
Oral and written communication skills in English
One year of experience in performance enhancement or executive coaching as well as organizational assessment and consultation and/or completion of the USASOC Operational Psychology in Personnel Selection course or similar organizational psychology classes
Training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions
Capability of meeting the physical demands of selection and training events including the ability to hike over rough terrain, work long irregular hours with disruption in sleep cycles, and function in austere environments
SERE orientation and/or certification through the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), or the willingness to obtain it
Post-doctoral training, or willingness to obtain training, qualifying them as an Aerospace Psychologist as demonstrated by completion of USAF and/or USA aviation psychology training (USAFSAM's Air Force's Aviation Mishap Intervention and Prevention course and USASAM's Aeromedical Psychology Training Course). This is a requirement for AFSOC and other organizations with aviation capabilities only
Preferred
Experience working with physicians providing medical psychological services is desired
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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