Operational Psychologist

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DESCRITPTION:

We are seeking an Operational Psychologist at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Education: a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited university.

  
  
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  Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

  
  
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  Experience: At least two (2) years of full-time, professional experience working directly with military Special Operations units OR military OR civilian intelligences agencies OR equivalent law enforcement organizations.

  
  
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  Board Certification: Has successfully completed graduate-level coursework or certification in
  
  Sport/Performance Psychology or Human Factors through a regionally accredited university or recognized national level professional organization.

  
  
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  Licensure/Registration:

  
  
  
  
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    Must hold and maintain an active state license for independent practice in
    
    Clinical or Counseling Psychology in the identified primary location of the state of
    
    Texas and follow the ethical guidelines for this state.

    
    
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    Meet service requirements for independent practice and maintain current, unrestricted credentials with the servicing DOD medical authority.

    
    
  
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Skilled and capable in the application of various psychological interventions to
  
  manage emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of readiness and functioning of military
  
  personnel in high-risk, high-demand career fields.

  
  
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  Skilled and capable in computer utilization and statistical techniques for data analysis.

  
  
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  Proficient in utilizing behavioral science software packages for data manipulation
  
  and analysis.

  
  
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  Skilled and capable in interviewing techniques, including the development,
  
  structure, conduct, evaluation, and assessment.

  
  
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  Conduct, administer, and interpret the full spectrum of psychological assessment
  
  tools applicable to special operations.

  
  
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  Plan, organize, and lead study work/projects and to negotiate effectively with leadership to accept and implement recommendations.

  
  
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  Analyze complex processes involving several functional areas with overlapping concerns and conflicting interests.

  
  
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  Prepare detailed written reports, including briefing charts, diagrams, and other graphics to support recommendations or conclusions.

  
  
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  Work with military and civilian coaches, medical professionals, instructor cadre, and other staff
  
  members to integrate mental resiliency and performance techniques and concepts into all facets of the training program.

  
  
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  Develop strategies that clearly address and improve upon mission readiness.

  
  
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  Ability to adapt to unique operational/combat related demands.

  
  
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  Ability and skill to garner professional respect and trust of the members and staff of the Special Warfare Training Wing.

  
  
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  Sensitive and complex applications of psychological expertise requiring unique and nuanced experience and judgement.

  
  
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  Provide non-clinical mental health services.

  
  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  The work requires some physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces as well as time spent outdoors in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions.

  
  
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  Work can require prolonged standing indoors or outdoors, bending,
  
  reaching, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

  
  

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.

This position is not authorized for telework