Clinical Psychometrist (POTFF)

Maximus is seeking a Clinical Psychometrist (POTFF) to support psychological and neuropsychological assessment services for active-duty members assigned to Special Operations Forces (SOF). The Psychometrist administers and scores standardized assessments to evaluate cognitive, psychological, and emotional functioning. Working under the supervision of credentialed and privileged psychologists, operational psychologists, or neuropsychologists, this position supports diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, duty-readiness determinations, and the broader POTFF mission to enhance performance, resilience, and cognitive readiness.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.

This position is pending upon contract award.

Candidates should be able to support operations at one or more of the following locations: Fayetteville, NC, Jacksonville, NC, Spring Lake, NC

At MaxHP, your expertise supports a mission that matters. As a joint venture between Maximus and Endurion, MaxHP brings together specialized capabilities and resources to support the POTFF Program, strengthening human performance, resilience, and mission readiness across the Special Operations community. Our professionals play an essential role in supporting the people behind the mission, helping Service members and their families remain strong, ready, and resilient. Here, your experience becomes part of something bigger: directly supporting those who serve at the highest levels of our Nation’s defense.

About the POTFF Program

The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.

Why Maximus?

⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.

🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.

💰 Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.

🌴 Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

👏 Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.

🎓 Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.

🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.

🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.

📈 Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.

📜 Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team.

• Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area.

• Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge.

• Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements.

• Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.

• May attend client and stakeholder meetings.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

'- Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed and privileged psychologist, operational psychologist, or neuropsychologist.

• Use therapeutic assessment and interview skills to obtain an accurate and concise account of the client’s condition.

• Screen clients to determine presenting concerns and appointment priority.

• Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluations and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing.

• Conduct assessment and selection activities in large group settings and on an individual basis.

• Apply appropriate research methodology and statistical design to respond to commanders’ requests for information.

• Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnoses and treatment strategies, and provide client education as appropriate.

• Understand suitability requirements for units across the SOCOM enterprise.

• Assist in the specialized treatment and rehabilitation of clients with brain injuries and mental health needs.

• Observe, monitor, report, and document client interactions during assessment sessions.

• Implement precautionary measures to prevent client injury due to suicide, homicide, or elopement risk.

• Coordinate specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions with other military agencies and military treatment facilities.

• Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.

• Explain and interpret neuropsychological and psychological services, procedures, and access-to-care requirements for clients and commands.

• Assist with or arrange client referrals to other facilities for alternate levels of care.

• As a subject matter expert for this labor category, support the enhancement and preservation of the cognitive, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of Service Members, including documentation of services offered in HP enterprise-wide platforms, such as HPDMS, as directed by applicable USSOCOM guidance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by local leadership. Additional duties assigned through local leadership must be documented and approved through local POTFF leadership.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of two years of related experience.

• Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required.

'- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, or a related behavioral science field.

• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience within the preceding three (3) years performing psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.

• Certification by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

• The BCP requirement may be waived if the contractor completed one (1) year of full-time experience under the supervision of an operational psychologist.

• Ability to work under the supervision of mental health providers or personnel designated by POTFF leadership.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting military, Special Operations, behavioral health, human performance, or readiness programs.

• Experience administering and scoring psychological, neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, or cognitive assessments.

• Familiarity with assessment and selection processes, treatment team coordination, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary care environments.

• Strong attention to detail, discretion, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information.

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$59,100

Maximum Salary

$124,100