What are the requirements to be a military psychologist?

I want to be a Military Psychologist and I was wondering what the requirements were to become one. Any suggestions for classes to take in high school? College? Medical School? I understand that you have to "serve" but I just want everything to be clear. Also, would you still be required to go to BT? Any answers are helpful. (Serious answers only please)

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Army Medical Command

Psychologist (Clinical)



MAJOR DUTIES:

Advises and consults other staff and officials in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment with special emphasis to Behavioral Health Clinic. Applies skilled expertise in several specialized areas of psychology such as deployment and combat stress, consultation, suicide risk assessment, drug and alcohol addiction and abuse, neuropsychology, personality assessment, use and interpretation of instruments uncovering functional and organic aspects of pathology, and behavior change of the client. Communicates the results of the evaluations, taking full responsibility for the findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, and reports; and participates in therapy program development and consultation with all levels of staff regarding the neuropsychological, personality, social, environmental, and drug and alcohol aspects of the results as these relate to the behavioral change of the client.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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# General Schedule BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical psychology - For positions at grades GS-11 and above (or equivalent), satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Incumbent must be a licensed psychologist and be eligible for category 3 privileges (independent practice of psychology) at MAMC. Additional Requirement: Must have at least one year of specialized experience in the highly specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.

# The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

# Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

# One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.

# Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

# Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/i鈥?/a>



Other Requirements:

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# Child Care Criminal History background checks may be required prior to movement to position.

# Personnel security investigation may be required.

# A medical examination may be required.

# Immunization screening may be required.

# Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

# Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

# Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

# Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

# One year trial/probationary period may be required.





Army Psychiatrist

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Active

Requirements include:

* Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates

* Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

* Eligibility for board certification

* Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship

* Completion of a training program in psychiatry

* Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)

* Permanent U.S. residency



Reserve

Requirements include:

* Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates

* Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

* Eligibility for board certification

* Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship

* Completion of a training program in psychiatry

* Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)

* Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)

* Permanent U.S. residency





Navy Aerospace Experimental Psychologist

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Educational Requirements

* Ph.D. in psychology with primary emphasis in industrial, experimental, cognitive, organizational and/or human factors

* Or a Ph.D. in neuroscience, industrial engineering or an interdisciplinary program emphasizing human factors or behavioral science

* Applicants who have completed a master's degree in one of the above areas and have four years of commissioned service will also be considered



Specific Requirements

* Meet aviation physical standards

* Be able to swim and complete prescribed water survival training

* Complete Officer Development School at Newport, R.I.

* Complete a prescribed flight training syllabus

* Complete six months of Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychologist training at the Naval Operational Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Fla.

* Serve a utilization tour on Active Duty as a Navy Aerospace Experimental Psychologist





Navy Research Psychologists

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Specific Requirements

* Completion of all course requirements for a Ph.D. degree in psychology with a concentration in cognitive, experimental, social, industrial/organizational, human factors, engineering, personnel, neuroscience or physiological areas

* Ph.D. Dissertation Pending: Applicants in an "all but dissertation" (ABD) status will be considered. All research psychologists commissioned under the ABD provisions of this program will have three years from the original date of commissioning to complete their dissertation. Officers failing to meet this requirement will be subject to separation from the Navy. Before commissioning, applicants who have not completed all dissertation requirements will acknowledge in writing awareness of this requirement



Preferred Requirements

* Evidence of professional versatility, flexibility and broad interests within the field of psychology

* Demonstrated expertise in research design, methodology, execution and statistical analysis

* Strong academic record, strong early record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and outstanding professional recommendations





Air Force Psychiatrist

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I agree with both of the previous answers, I want to elaborate a little . You have to have a masters in clinical psyh. as well as be licensed/certified. And to become an officer, you must meet all of the requirements to be an officer in what ever branch you choose. They are all fairly similar, but you need to research them all and see which one fits you best. As far as BT, you would recieve a direct commission, which means you would go to a course to teach you the very basics, but it is not nearly as intense as say OCS. They don't have to train you for most military activities because you would have one sole purpose. There is a large need for people to serve in this capacity. As for classes in high school, chemistry and biology would be helpful, in college your path will be pretty well planned out for you. You may also want to keep up on nutrition and exercise (you would be surprised how much these two things can have on a persons well being, physical and mental.) Good luck, if this is the route you choose. I hope this helps.What are the requirements to be a military psychologist?You have to have the required college degree/education to be a Psychologist, and you have to obtain a commission as an Officer in the branch you choose.What are the requirements to be a military psychologist?
You have to be in the military and also be a psychologist.What are the requirements to be a military psychologist?You would need a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology period. Nothing less.