Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (10SFG, Fort Carson, CO)

About the role

The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist will provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical service in the area of operational psychology to special operations forces (SOF). This position is located at Fort Carson, CO and offers relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• May develop, plan and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavior health issues to support all aspects of a service member readiness and resiliency.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders including providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries, and assisting in rehabilitation of patients.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or be able to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an APA‑accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Successful completion of an APA‑accredited Internship/Residency in psychology.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of clinical work in a mental health setting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Ability to meet clinical competency requirements specified in Service‑specific credentialing instructions and obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility.

Desired: Experience working in a government setting such as DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF.

Standard company expectations: compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, Quality Assurance plan, maintaining regular attendance, completing required training, and performing other assignments as required.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement

Pay

Base salary range for Fort Carson, CO: $129,108 – $143,056. Additional compensation may include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term and long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, per internal policy or contractual designation.