Clinical Psychologist - Experienced to Expert Level (GA / HI)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

GAFull-time$126–197K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$126–197K/yr
Location
GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Psychology LicenseTop Secret clearanceDoctorate

Job overview

National Security Agency/Central Security Service is hiring a Clinical Psychologist - Experienced to Expert Level (GA / HI). The NSA’s Behavioral Health and Life Services seeks a doctoral‑level Clinical Psychologist to deliver direct client care, workplace consultation, and psychoeducational training to civilian and military affiliates and their families, including on‑call emergency response and participation in peer review, while supporting overall employee well‑being.

Key focus areas include Provide brief, solution‑focused mental health treatment for individuals, couples, and groups, Conduct intake assessments and maintain ongoing documentation of clinical care, and Deliver multi‑tiered workplace consultation to leaders on interpersonal and organizational issues.

Important skills include Patient Care, Workplace Consultation, Psychoeducational Training, Intake Assessment, Documentation, and On-Call Emergency Response. Preferred (not required): Leadership, Program Management, and Project Leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareWorkplace ConsultationPsychoeducational TrainingIntake AssessmentDocumentationOn-Call Emergency ResponseSolution-Focused TreatmentGroup TherapyCouples TherapyIndividual TherapyTraining DeliveryCase PresentationPeer ReviewStress ManagementSleep HygieneSuicide PreventionAnxiety ReductionLeadershipProgram ManagementProject Leadership

Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology or Related FieldValid Psychology LicenseProviding Direct Client Care or Consultation or TeachingLeading People or Programs or Projects2+ Years Relevant Experience12+ Years Relevant ExperienceTop Secret Security Clearance

Full job description

The mission of Behavioral Health and Life Services (BHLS) is to provide premier whole-person consultation, treatment services, education, and resources to the NSA workforce worldwide, including individuals, organizations, and family members. BHLS is committed to supporting well-being holistically, recognizing that healthy employees are better poised to support the primary focus on NSA: keeping our nation safe. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field in psychology. A valid license to practice psychology in any state or territory is also required. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: providing direct client care, consultation, or teaching (internships count toward this requirement). Expert level: Experience must also include leading people, programs, or projects. SENIOR Entry is with a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. EXPERT Entry is with a Doctoral degree plus 12 years of relevant experience. The National Security Agency (NSA), America's premier cryptologic organization, is seeking experienced, doctoral-level Clinical Psychologists adept at working flexibly within a dynamic work environment. Successful candidates will provide support across three main areas: direct clinical care, workplace consultation, and psychoeducational training. The selected Clinical Psychologist will provide psychological treatment for affiliates (both civilians and military) working some of our nation's most critical missions and their spouses. This individual will provide brief, solution-focused mental health treatment (including intake assessment and ongoing documentation) for individuals, couples, and groups. On-call and emergency response duties are required to on a periodic basis in support of NSA's commitment to support employees in crisis. The selected individual will also provide multi-tiered workplace consultation to leaders within NSA via both ad hoc and embedded (ongoing) frameworks. Workplace consultations may focus on identifying and mitigating individual and organizational issues; assisting leaders as they address sensitive interpersonal issues; consultation and training for operational personnel; and promoting a positive, productive workplace culture. Development and delivery of psychoeducational trainings, sharing of case presentations, and participation in the peer review process are also included in the scope of work. Psychoeducational trainings may focus on any range of mental health issues, including (but not limited to) stress management, sleep hygiene, suicide awareness and prevention, and anxiety reduction. Security clearance required: Top Secret

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