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Clinical Psychologist

Central Intelligence AgencySource: USAJOBS

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Base salary $179,891  to $288,000

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
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About this job

Summary

The CIA is seeking highly skilled and adaptable Clinical Psychologists to support national security through a range of psychological services including assessments, interventions, consultations, and training.

Duties

CIA Clinical Psychologists are provided with unique opportunities to support national security both domestically and overseas. Psychological services include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing evidence-based interventions, offering expert consultations, and training CIA's highly motivated officers. Critical to mission, CIA is seeking highly skilled and versatile psychologists who excel in fast paced, dynamic environments. Practitioners are expected to be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings, from clinical to operational.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment and diagnosis Expertise with multidisciplinary teams, writing comprehensive reports, effectively communicating results, and briefing stakeholders Flexibility to engage in a range of clinical psychology roles and responsibilities throughout career Willingness and ability to travel and/or live abroad Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining the CIA Healthcare Providers Association to include: Basic Life Support for Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, including hands-on, in-person portions for personnel pursuing hybrid-style testing Recent clinical activity, with at least three to five years of independently licensed work in patient assessment and/or direct patient care within the last seven years, excluding time spent in clinical education or training programs. Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification Successful completion of a post-doctoral fellowship/residency in the field of clinical psychology Experience working in the Intelligence Community, U.S. Government, University, Medical center/hospital, and/or other multidisciplinary setting Experience conducting independent research and/or program evaluation Experience traveling or living overseas Foreign language skills

Education

A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program Successful completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship or pre-doctoral residency program Active (and in good standing) license in clinical psychology from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, or official U.S. Territory. At least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) graduate school GPA

How you will be evaluated

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

Required documents

For further information, please visit: Clinical Psychologist.

How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit Clinical Psychologist, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

What to expect next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Source: Central Intelligence Agency on USAJOBS · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Central Intelligence Agency roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Central Intelligence Agency roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Clinical Psychologist (this listing)$179,891 - $288,000
Organizational Psychologist$179,891 - $191,886
Lateral Attorney$143,913 - $197,200
NRO OIG Inspector$136,658 - $180,484
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner$133,142 - $158,322
Registered Nurse$103,478 - $112,662
NRO Inspector General - IT Auditor$102,415 - $187,093

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Central Intelligence Agency roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

  1. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
  2. First observed on the employer's board
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-01
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Washington, District of Columbia

USD 179,891 – 288,000 · PA · federal_basic_pay

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