KBR logo
KBR
Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg,NC)

PsychologistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Title

  • Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg, NC)
  • Job Posting Description

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.

  • Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits New | KBR
  • 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 technical expertise and direct clinical services 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 clinical practice in a mental health setting and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyPsychological evaluationClinical interviewingPsychiatric diagnosisCrisis interventionMental health assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Special Operations Clinical Psychologist (Fort Bragg,NC) at KBR a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,803 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 10% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychologyranked against 1,803 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychology median $123k (middle half $118k–$172k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in North Carolina57 active1,804 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 10% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS psychologist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings679 in the last 30 days296 the 30 days before (+129%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychology pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,803 Psychology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychologist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 23 employers
8
<$150k
17
$150k-165k
7
$165k-180k
7
$180k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychologist - 0.8 - Days - BHS - Aspire Program @ LG

El Camino Health · Los Gatos, California

$73.02-$97.03/hr
#2

Licensed Psychologist (LP or LLP) - Therapy

Clarity Counseling Center · Wilmington, North Carolina

$63-$94/hr
#3

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Lutz

$150k–$183k
#4

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Tampa

$150k–$183k
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

KBR logo

About KBR

IT Services and IT Consulting
Houston, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
401K Plan with Company Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account