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Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological assessments, evaluations, and evidence-based therapy for a wide range of mental health needs.
Provide clinical care and consultation in military treatment facilities, embedded operational settings, and deployed environments (including aboard ships or with Marine Corps units).
Deliver preventive services, psychological first aid after critical incidents, seminars on mental health and resilience, and executive coaching for leadership.
Support command climate, personnel selection, and training/mentorship of junior providers and interns.
Contribute to multidisciplinary teams while advancing behavioral health readiness across the Navy and Marine Corps.
Why Choose Navy Clinical Psychology?
Meaningful Impact & Variety: Practice full-scope psychology with unique military applications—treating service members, supporting deployments, and enhancing force resilience—without insurance billing, overhead, or malpractice costs.
Work-Life Balance: Predictable clinic hours in many assignments, 30 days of paid vacation annually, and dedicated time for fitness and family.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits (FY26):
Accession Bonus: Up to $65,000 lump sum for a 4-year obligation (or $42,500 for 3 years).
Incentive Pay: $5,000–$15,000 per year (higher with retention bonus agreement).
Retention Bonus: Up to $30,000 per year for a 4-year commitment.
Board Certification Pay: $8,000 per year for ABPP Diplomate status.
Full medical/dental coverage (TRICARE), retirement plan, housing allowance, and tax‑advantaged incentives.
No‑cost malpractice coverage.
Leadership & Growth: Commission as a Lieutenant (O-3) or higher with constructive credit; opportunities for promotion, post‑doctoral fellowships, APA‑accredited training pathways, and leadership roles in policy or training programs.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or PCSAS‑accredited program.
Completion of an APA‑accredited doctoral internship (waivers considered in some cases).
Current, unrestricted U.S. psychology license (or eligibility to obtain one).
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Meet Navy physical standards; typically commissioned before age 42 (waivers possible).
Board certification (ABPP) encouraged and supported.
This is more than a job—it's a commission to heal, lead, and strengthen the mental readiness of America's warfighters.
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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