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Maximus
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Clinical Psychologist (POTFF)

PsychologistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$109k-$235k

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Job Description

Description & Requirements

The Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to enhance the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF). This role supports resilience, helps prevent and treat behavioral health concerns, contributes to selection and assessment activities, delivers performance enhancement training, and supports the psychological health of service members and their families to optimize readiness and resilience.

Candidates should be able to support operations at one or more of the following locations: Camp Lejeune, NC; Coronado, CA; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hurlburt Field, FL; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

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

This position is pending upon contract award.

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

  • Provide expert psychological consultation and guidance to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of psychology-based programs, services, and initiatives.
  • Develop and enhance assessment methodologies, tools, and processes to support organizational and workforce objectives.
  • Conduct and interpret individual, team, and/or organizational assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform decision-making.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in psychology, behavioral science, and human performance.
  • Lead complex client engagements and influence strategic decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to address complex challenges and achieve project objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and thought leadership to colleagues and clients.
  • Practice within the guidelines of the applicable state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and Military Treatment Facility (MTF) privileges.
  • Conduct psychological evaluations using information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
  • Establish psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
  • Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups, support medical and surgical clients coping with illnesses or injuries, and assist in client rehabilitation.
  • Produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required; Master’s degree in Psychology and 8+ years of related experience or PhD and 6+ years of related experience required.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychological Association-accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Minimum of two (2) years of peer-reviewable clinical practice in a mental health setting.

  • Successful completion of an internship/residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Preferred Requirement

Experience working in a government setting, such as the Department of War (DoW) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

Interviewing, Credentialing, and Privileging Requirements

  • May be required to attend a face-to-face interview.
  • This position is a credentialed position. As a credentialed, licensed provider, the primary role is direct care for the purpose of mitigation, treatment, management, and preservation of the cognitive, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of service members and their families. This includes documentation of services in HP Enterprise-wide platforms, including HPDMS and Electronic Health Record systems, as directed by USSOCOM Directive 10-12.
  • Adjustments to productivity levels for this labor category may vary based on client population, local mission set, or additional administrative taskings.
  • Additional duties assigned through local leadership must be documented and approved through local POTFF leadership.

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

  • Minimum Salary
  • $
  • 109,100.00
  • Maximum Salary
  • $
  • 234,600.00

General Information

  • Job Posting Title
  • Clinical Psychologist (POTFF)
  • Date
  • Friday, August 14, 2026
  • City
  • Jacksonville
  • State
  • NC
  • Country
  • United States
  • Working time
  • Full-time

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to enhance the mission readiness and performance of Special Operations Forces. Responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing expert consultation to support the behavioral health of service members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited institution and possess at least 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience. An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyCrisis interventionPsychological evaluationData analysisEvidence-based practiceTreatment planningSubject matter expertiseCross-functional collaborationClinical interviewingPsychiatric diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist (POTFF) at Maximus a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Psychologist Career Context

Maximus ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,732 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Maximus

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
London
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans
Partially funded HSA
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
PTO and paid holidays
Extended sick leave
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)