Designated Psychologist and PRN Alternate
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Job Description
Designated Psychologist and PRN Alternate
DOE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY | AMARILLO, TEXAS
Vision Quest Solutions is accepting applications for anticipated psychologist and PRN alternate coverage supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Secure Transportation.
Opportunities are contingent upon contract award, staffing needs, government approval, and completion of onboarding.
About the Position
Provide psychological evaluations and assessments supporting the Human Reliability Program at Agent Operations Central Command in Amarillo, Texas.
The role involves clinical interviews, psychological testing, written reports, and coordination with the designated medical and psychology team.
Position Details
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
- Job Type: Contract
- Coverage: Regular and PRN alternate assignments
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned psychological evaluations and clinical interviews.
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments.
- Prepare clinical reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate with the Lead Designated Psychologist and medical team.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records.
- Complete required Human Reliability Program training and obtain required designation before conducting evaluations.
- Provide scheduled or alternate coverage according to facility needs.
Anticipated Qualifications Include
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology.
- Completion of a one-year clinical internship approved by the American Psychological Association or an accepted equivalent.
- At least three years of postdoctoral experience emphasizing psychological assessment and testing.
- Current, unrestricted psychologist license in the state where evaluations are performed.
- Ability to meet applicable government credentialing, training, and designation requirements.
Security Clearance
Candidates with an active Q authorization are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please Submit
Current CV or résumé.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $105k (middle half $81k–$124k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Texas | 115 active | 1,711 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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