Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Lead Psychologist to support a federal contract program focused on workforce reliability, readiness, and psychological fitness. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned clinical psychologist to apply advanced assessment and evaluation skills in a highly professional environment where sound clinical judgment and leadership are essential.
The Lead Designated Psychologist serves as a key advisor to medical leadership, providing psychological evaluations, consultation services, technical oversight, and program guidance. This position requires expertise in psychological assessment, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Duties:
- Conduct and oversee psychological evaluations to determine fitness for duty and suitability for safety-sensitive positions.
- Provide consultation and mental health support related to workplace incidents, critical events, and operational needs.
- Review and approve psychological evaluation reports to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with program standards.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for other psychologists participating in the program.
- Provide technical oversight of psychological testing, assessment administration, and evaluation processes.
- Develop, maintain, and distribute program guidance and evaluation standards to ensure consistency across providers.
- Collaborate closely with medical leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support workforce health, safety, and performance.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, peer reviews, and program improvement initiatives.
- Represent the psychology program at professional meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of evaluations and recommendations.
Why Join us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting personnel in critical positions where psychological readiness and reliability are essential. You will work alongside experienced medical and operational professionals in a collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, integrity, and mission-focused service.
If you are a licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to leverage your expertise in assessment, leadership, and workforce wellness, we encourage you to apply.
Education:
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
- Completion of a one-year clinical internship approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent program.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of postdoctoral clinical experience.
- Significant experience in psychological assessment, psychological testing, and clinical evaluations.
- Strong report-writing skills and experience providing fitness-for-duty or occupational psychological evaluations preferred.
Licensure:
- Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice Clinical Psychology in the state where services will be provided.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain any required federal security clearances and site access authorizations.
- Ability to meet all federal contract requirements and credentialing standards.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, military populations, law enforcement, first responders, or other high-reliability organizations.
- Experience conducting fitness-for-duty, personnel reliability, or occupational psychological evaluations.
- Leadership experience overseeing clinical quality assurance, peer review, and program development initiatives.
- Top secret clearance, or eligibility for clearance