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DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking an Operational Psychologist to support at Kirtland AFB, NM at the Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have substantive knowledge of both Air Force Medical Service and Air Force Special Warfare programs, policies, management objectives, principles, and internal oral and/or written procedures for accomplishing psychological assessment and consultation work
• Skilled and capable in the application of various psychological interventions to manage emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of readiness and functioning of military personnel in high-risk, high-demand career fields
• Proficient in utilizing behavioral science software packages for data manipulation and analysis
• Skilled and capable in interviewing techniques, including the development, structure, conduct, evaluation, and assessment
• Conduct, administer, and interpret the full spectrum of psychological assessment tools applicable to special operations
• Prepare detailed written reports, including briefing charts, diagrams, and other graphics to support recommendations or conclusions
• Sensitive and complex applications of psychological expertise requiring unique and nuanced experience and judgement
• Work a non-standard schedule, extended hours, and/or rotating shifts which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces as well as time spent outdoors in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Provide non-clinical mental health services. This may include assessment and selection, personnel recovery/reintegration, consultation, psychoeducation, psychological skills training, transition support, risk management, performance enhancement/consultation, analysis of data from personality assessments testing and correlation to operational training assessment of students. If clinical or sub-specialty care is needed, the patient will be referred and managed at Kirkland’s Medical Group (377th MDG) to include all ADAPT and family advocacy referrals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate - PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Internship/Residency – Accredited by the APA in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychology (New Mexico & must obtain Texas)
• Coursework or Certification in Sports/Performance Psychology or Human Factors
• Minimum (2) years of full-time, professional experience working directly with military Special Operations units OR military OR civilian intelligences agencies OR equivalent law enforcement organizations
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• US Citizen
• NACI background check