Clinical Psychologist

Providing our Airmen with proper healthcare doesn't stop once they leave the doctor's office. Primarily responsible for dispensing prescribed medications and helping patients understand proper usage and side effects, Pharmacists are an integral part of patient care. These medication experts help maximize positive health outcomes and improve the quality of their patients' lives through patient counseling and careful quality control.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Officer

• AFSC:

42PX

What you'll do

• Perform mental health evaluations and therapy

• Diagnose and treat the full spectrum of psychological conditions within a multidisciplinary setting

• Plan, organize and direct mental health service or department

• Implement health programs through collaboration with other agencies to offer prevention programs and organizational consultation

U.S. Air Force Clinical Psychologist

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

• Officer Training School

5.5 weeks

• Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

key things to consider

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Minimum Education

• A current unrestricted license

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology or counseling psychology

• Completion of a clinical internship

• Possible additional requirements for specialties

• Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychological theories, principles and techniques is mandatory.

• Clinical internship

• Valid unrestricted state-issued license to practice clinical or counseling psychology

• Completion of Officer Training School course

• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday