
Clinical Psychologist
Job Description
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.
Major 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
How You Will Be Evaluated
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
What to Expect Next
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
About the Agency
We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Internship
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Posted
- May 12, 2026, 08:56 AM
- Last updated
- May 12, 2026, 10:15 AM
- Compensation
- $179,891 - $288,000 per year
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