Clinical Psychologist | U.S. Navy | Work with SEAL Teams & Carrier Units | No Billing

Clinical Psychologist | U.S. Navy Behavioral Health | Operational Medicine & Federal BenefitsPractice Beyond Traditional Clinical SettingsThe U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps is seeking Clinical Psychologists to provide behavioral health support within a dynamic, mission-driven healthcare environment serving active-duty military personnel and specialized operational communities.This opportunity offers the ability to practice meaningful, team-based behavioral health care while moving beyond the administrative pressures commonly associated with traditional private practice and insurance-based models.Psychologists in this role collaborate alongside interdisciplinary medical professionals supporting operational readiness, resilience, and mental performance across a wide range of clinical and operational settings. Opportunities may include work connected to aviation, maritime, expeditionary, and specialized military units.Why Consider This Opportunity?Focus on patient care without insurance billing or private practice overheadMission-driven work supporting active-duty service membersDiverse clinical experiences beyond the traditional outpatient modelCollaborative interdisciplinary healthcare teamsLeadership and professional development opportunitiesCompetitive compensation with annual federal pay increasesComprehensive medical, retirement, and pension benefitsGenerous paid leave and continuing education supportRelocation assistance availableLong-term career stability within a federal healthcare systemPosition ResponsibilitiesProvide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment servicesDeliver evidence-based behavioral health interventionsCollaborate with multidisciplinary medical and operational teamsSupport resilience, readiness, and mental performance initiativesParticipate in clinical consultation, education, and leadership activitiesMaintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with federal standardsQualificationsPhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling PsychologyAPA-accredited internship preferredEligible for licensure in a U.S. state or territoryU.S. citizenship requiredAbility to qualify for commissioning as a Navy OfficerIdeal Candidates May Be SeekingA purpose-driven behavioral health careerGreater variety and professional autonomyFreedom from insurance-focused practice pressuresOpportunities within operational or military medicineLeadership development and interdisciplinary collaborationAbout the U.S. Navy Medical Service CorpsThe U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps supports healthcare delivery and operational readiness worldwide through a diverse network of healthcare professionals serving military members and their families across clinical, hospital, and operational environments.Why Navy Medicine?Navy Clinical Psychologists practice at the intersection of clinical excellence and operational necessity. Your caseload includes presentations combat PTSD, moral injury, operational stress, fitness-for-duty evaluations rarely seen in civilian outpatient settings. You'll be embedded with units that depend on you, from SEAL Teams and Marine infantry to carrier air wing squadrons and the Naval Academy.Professional setting and work environmentServe at major naval medical centers in San Diego, CA; Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA; and Bethesda, MD, as well as smaller clinics and operational units globally including Spain, Japan, Italy, and Guam. Reserve psychologists serve close to home during monthly drilling and may deploy worldwide for annual training.