Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg,NC)
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Job Description
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Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg, NC)
Sign-on bonus of up to $10K may be available to qualified, selected candidates (eligibility requirements may apply). Current KBR employees are not eligible to receive sign-on bonuses
This Position Offers Relocation.
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist will provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct clinical service in the area of operational psychology to Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- May develop, plan and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavioral health issues to support all aspects of a service member's readiness and resiliency.
- Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
- Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders including providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries, and assisting in rehabilitation of patients.
Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training
- Position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top, Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Successful completion of an Internship/Residency in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
- A minimum of two (2) years peer-reviewable practice of clinical work in a mental health setting.
- Providers must be able to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Obtain practice privileges from the servicing military medical treatment facility.
Standard Company Requirements
- Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
- Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
- Responsible for completing all required training.
- Perform other assignments and duties, as required.
Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training
- Experience working in a government setting such as DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF.
- Candidate has previous military background/experience.
- KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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- Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Special Operations Clinical Psychologist provides direct clinical services and technical expertise in operational psychology to Special Operations Forces. They are responsible for developing resiliency programs and conducting psychological evaluations to support service member readiness.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited institution and possess a current, unrestricted state license. A minimum of two years of peer-reviewable clinical practice and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.
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, 64% are remote, 18% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $123k (middle half $118k–$172k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in North Carolina | 52 active | 1,722 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 18% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US psychologist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 679 in the last 30 days | 296 the 30 days before (+129%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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