Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance required
Position Summary
DURO Health is seeking a highly skilled Operational Psychologist to support the Guardian Angel Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Program with the 57th Rescue Squadron. The provider will deliver expert behavioral science consultation to enhance mental readiness, optimize performance, and accelerate recovery for Combat Rescue Officers (CRO) and Pararescue (PJ) operators. This role is embedded within the unit and supports the sustainment of the human weapon system through advanced psychological assessment, performance enhancement strategies, and reintegration programming.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert in behavioral health, injury prevention, and recovery cycles.
Conduct and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessments; provide readiness evaluations and suitability recommendations to leadership.
Develop and lead evidence-based resiliency, reintegration, and prevention programs tailored to Guardian Angel Operator demands.
Provide individual consultation and short-term intervention, and manage referrals for behavioral healthcare.
Support operational decision-making through performance data collection, analysis, and reporting (monthly, cycle-based, and deployment-linked).
Collaborate with unit command, medical staff, and community agencies to ensure seamless access to care.
Deliver training and professional development to leadership and operators on mental skills, risk factors, and performance enhancement.
Execute required documentation in designated DoD medical and readiness.
Maintain credentials and participate in required training, conferences, and continuing education.
Safeguard classified and sensitive information; comply with base access, IT, HIPAA, and FOIA security guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program and internship
Valid and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a U.S. state or territory
Minimum 2 years of independent post-doctoral clinical experience within the past 5 years
Demonstrated experience treating:
PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders
Substance misuse and family systems concerns
Crisis management and trauma-informed care
Experience working with high-performance populations (SOF, NCAA, or professional athletes)
Training in critical incident and stress trauma interventions
Ability and willingness to obtain SERE training if not already completed
Ability to deploy OCONUS/TDY for up to 30 days annually
Additional Requirements
Eligible for flight line access and DoD network credentials
Ability to pass background investigations
Comfortable working in an operational unit environment with high-tempo demands
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to earn and maintain trust with elite tactical populations
Travel Obligations
Approximately 3 weeks of travel per year
Local travel is included in standard duties
Continuing education support provided as required to maintain credentials
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and relocation eligibility
Salary starting at $115-120K
Medical Insurance
401k
PTO
Elite human performance environment with direct operational impact
Full support from DURO Health leadership, medical directors, and human performance team
Professional growth in the unique and rewarding military performance
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