1. Army Psychology SSG Adam Hendrickson (404) 808-6790 call or text

2. Army Psychology Jobs Brigade Psychologists
Direct support to troops (infantry, aviation, MP, MI)
Combat Stress Control Detachment
Area Support Medical Company
MEDDAC/MEDCEN
Outpatient Clinic
May have subspecialties
Cadet Center for Personnel Development
Special Operation
Survival Evasion Resistance & Escape (SERE) School
Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA)
Intelligence Command (INSCOM)

4. Army Psychology Jobs Special Operations Cont’d Program Director at MTF
Ranger Regiment
Group Psychologist
Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR)
Special Operation Warfare Center (Assessment & Selection)
Program Director at MTF
Uniformed Services University
Recruiting Command

6. Paths to Army Psychology
Health Professions Scholarship Program: apply in either 2nd or 3rd year of graduate program
Clinical Psychology Internship Programs
Clinical Psychology Residency Programs
Direct Accession for licensed psychologists

7. Clinical Psychology Internship Programs
Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Ft. Gordon, GA
San Antonio Military Medical Center
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
Clinical Psychology Internship
Programs

8. Madigan Healthcare System Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

9. Madigan Army Medical Center
Located near Tacoma, Washington
“World-class military medicine and compassionate, innovative, academic health care for Warriors and Warrior Families past, present, and future.”
Internship accredited by APA for 9 years in 2013
Residency accredited by APA for 9 years in 2013
Regional Trauma Center
Patient population
36,000+ Active Duty service members (always in deployment cycle)
108,000+ total beneficiaries (families, retirees, etc.)
The Army’s Behavioral Health Technology Center (T2)

10. Internship Training Rotations
Behavioral Health Clinic (6 months)
Primary Care Consultation (2 months)
Neuropsychology (2 months)
Emphasis on TBI assessment
Trainee-selected elective (2 months)
Pediatric Psychology
Programs and Research Service
Health Psychology

11. Additional Training Didactic Series Military Culture Outings
Assessment
Intervention
Psychopharmacology
Data-driven decision making
Using research to inform clinical practice
Special Topics
e.g. ethics, military culture, diversity issues
Military Culture Outings
Simulated firing ranges
Simulated convoy operations
“Field trips” to see operational components of local Army, Air Force, and Navy assets

12. Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

13. Tripler Army Medical Center
Located on the Moanalua ridge overlooking Honolulu
“Service to our Nation through high quality healthcare"
Serves the entire pacific region
Center of Excellence for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance

14. TAMC Three four-month rotations Adult rotation mandatory
Two optional rotations
Neuropsychology
Child Psychology
Health Psychology
Community Psychology

15. TAMC Community Rotation Unique, rural, primary care setting
Comprehensive health center and provide adult outpatient, substance abuse, ER, and psychological consultation
Fast paced environment under the supervision of four psychologists and two psychiatrists. 
Cross cultural issues

16. Brooke Army Medical Center
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas

17. BAMC/SAMMC Located in San Antonio, Texas
“We are Dedicated to Warrior Service”
Level 1 Trauma Center
Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
Burn Center
Combat Casualty Care Center
Center for the Intrepid (2007)

18. BAMC/SAMMC Three mandatory 3-month rotations:
Campus Behavioral Health Service
Neuropsychology
Adult Outpatient
Fourth Rotation, choose from:
Child & Adolescent
Clinical Health
Evidence Based Treatment rotation
focus on EBT for PTSD, Insomnia, Nightmares, Panic Disorders

19. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Augusta, Ga.

20. Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
DDEAMC
Located in Augusta, Georgia
“Provide excellent healthcare, ensure readiness, and enhance training”
APA approved
Southern Regional Medical Command
Fort Gordon is home of the Signal Corps

21. DDEAMC CPIP Six required rotations
Adult Assessment
Health Psychology
Military Psychology
Neuropsychology
Warrior Transition Battalion Liaison
Inpatient Psychiatry
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Spans the entire year
Crisis intervention, intakes, short to intermediate length psychotherapy modalities

22. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Md.

23. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Located just outside Washington, DC in Bethesda, Maryland
“We Provide Warrior Care”
Long standing APA accredited program
Accredited since 1958
Large Military Medical Center setting
Remarkably diverse patient population
Direct patient care of Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

24. WRNMMC
Core Rotation: clinical skills in assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention
Specialty training through rotations:
Outpatient Rotation
Assessment Rotation
Psychological Health
Traumatic Brain Injury Rotation

25. After Internship
Optional One-Year Postdoctoral Residency Program – located at each internship site
Or Competitive selection for Clinical and Operational Psychology Residency at FT Bragg
Assignments vary depending on licensure
> 75% of our graduates since 2001 have been deployed in support of OIF/OEF

27. Clinical Psychology Residency Programs
12 month post-doctoral residencies co-located at each internship site
Prepares residents for licensing examination and provides post-doctoral supervision
Emphasizes military specific applications of clinical psychology and provide advanced skills in preparation for deployment
Select post-doctoral residencies will accept accessions from civilian applicants who are attending or have completed an APA accredited internship and have completed all other doctoral degree requirements at an APA accredited Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology program
No additional Service Obligation connected to the Residency

28. What to Expect 4 weeks in-processing and orientation
Basic Officer Leadership Course
12 Month Internship Program
Residency or Assignment

30. BOLC 8 week core curriculum course 2 week Behavioral Health Track
Classroom instruction
Field Exercise
2 week Behavioral Health Track
Includes psychology, social work, and occupational therapy officers

31. Career Path Basic Officer Leadership Course
10 weeks
Attend prior to internship
Internship (& doctoral graduation)
Licensure
One year Post Doctoral Residency
Available for those with dissertation complete
Allows supervision for licensure
Study and take EPPP
Do it on own
Initial assignment
Typically a 2-3 year tour
Fellowship opportunities

32. Career Path 2 year Fellowships Captain’s Career Course Neuropsychology
BAMC, WRAMC or TAMC
Trauma and Resiliency
BAMC
Clinical Health
TAMC
Forensic Psychology
WRAMC
Captain’s Career Course

33. Career Path Utilization Tour or Special Assignment
Depends on interest and officer’s preference
Intermediate Level Education
War College
Other assignments

35. Army Benefits Excellent Salary 100% Health, Dental, Vision
30 days of Annual Leave
Continuing Education
In-house Fellowships
Professional Pay for Licensure and ABPP
Army Family
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Pro pay for licensed clinical psychologists is $5,000 annually paid monthly; ABPP is $6,000 annually; RB also available ($10,000, $15,000, and $20,000) after initial ADSO is completed

36. First Year Pay & Allowances
Single Soldier
Married Soldier
Base Pay per month
$3,873.90
Housing Pay* per month
$2,343.00
$2,781.00
BAS* per month
$246.24
Total monthly salary
$6,463.14
$6,901.14
Total annual salary
$77,557.68
$82,813.68
This example is for an 0-3 with less than 2 years time in service living in the Bethesda, MD area
Housing reimbursement is dependent upon housing location
* pay is non-taxable

37. How to Apply
Contact an Army Healthcare Recruiter who will assist you with the application process
Complete APPIC application by site deadlines WRNMMC – 16 November 2014
Madigan AMC – 15 November 2014
SAMMC – 8 November 2014
Tripler AMC – 7 November 2014
Eisenhower AMC – 16 November 2014
Recruiter will submit complete package to the Army Accession Board (13 JAN 2015)

38. Applicant Requirements
Completed all resident coursework in an APA approved program
U.S. citizen (or permanent immigrant visa)
Be less than 42 years of age
Meet the qualifications for commission as an AD Officer prior to selection
3-year Active Duty Service Obligation

40. Questions? SSG Adam Hendrickson (404) 808-6790 call or text