Clinical Psychologist
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations – Central Intelligence Agency
Summary
The CIA is seeking highly skilled and adaptable Clinical Psychologists to support national security through a range of psychological services including assessments, interventions, consultations, and training.
Duties
- CIA Clinical Psychologists are provided with unique opportunities to support national security both domestically and overseas.
- Psychological services include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing evidence-based interventions, offering expert consultations, and training CIA's highly motivated officers.
- Critical to mission, CIA is seeking highly skilled and versatile psychologists who excel in fast paced, dynamic environments.
- Practitioners are expected to be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings, from clinical to operational.
Education
A doctoral degree (Ph. D. or Psy. D.) from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program Successful completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship or pre-doctoral residency program Active (and in good standing) license in clinical psychology from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, or official U.S.
Territory. At least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) graduate school GPA
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable.
- Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Clinical Psychologist position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations is based in Washington, District of Columbia. The CIA is seeking highly skilled and adaptable Clinical Psychologists to support national security through a range of psychological services including assessments, interventions, consultations, and training. The role pays $179,891 to $288,000 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Clinical Psychologist role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal behavioral health experience this Clinical Psychologist position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Clinical Psychologist position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $179,891 to $288,000 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on September 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.