Clinical Psychologist

Leidos Holding

• $154K — $278K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Clinical Psychology or related field with 15-20 years of experience, or Doctorate with 13-16 years of experience.
  • Must possess a valid unrestricted counseling license for independent practice in the U.S.
  • Experience in conducting assessments and clinical interviews, documenting clinical findings.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing psychological disorders and providing evidence-based psychotherapy.
  • Strong clinical skills with a collaborative approach to treatment.
  • Excellent verbal and communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose psychological disorders and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy.
  • Conduct diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions using proven therapeutic models.
  • Support fatigue management and healthcare referral networks.
  • Develop and implement training and workshops for group therapy.
  • Maintain detailed records of all clinical services provided.
  • Collaborate with management and medical staff as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support military and intelligence personnel with psychological challenges.
  • Potential for security clearance sponsorship for qualified candidates.
  • Work in a dynamic and rewarding environment focused on the well-being of clients.
Full Job Description

Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking Clinical Psychologist candidates to work in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA *location to be determined by staffing need. This is a very rewarding and challenging opportunity supporting our Military and Intelligence men and women and the challenges they face.

Leidos will consider sponsoring qualified individuals towards gaining the Top Secret/SCI with Poly security clearance required for this position.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews, including documenting clinical findings.

  • Diagnose psychological disorders and provide evidence-based psychotherapy and consultations

  • Conduct diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions using evidence-based and brief therapeutic modelsand consultation to management and other medical staff.

  • Provide current national mental health care referral capability/network information and resources, as applicable.

  • Develop and implement mental health related workshops, briefings and facilitate group therapy, as requested

  • Conduct pre/post deployment consultations, mental health briefings and organizational consultation to components involved in high-threat and expeditionary operations.

  • Maintain complete, accurate, and current records of all clinical services rendered, includes initial evaluations, progress notes, summary notes and all other necessary documentation

  • Consult with management and other medical staff as needed

Basic Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy. D.) in Clinical Psychology

  • Completion of an APA-accredited program

  • Postdoctoral supervised experience, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 hours, often in a clinical setting

  • 5 years of post-licensure/certification experience

  • Must have state licensure as a Psychologist to work at an independent level. A current valid unrestricted counseling license/certification from one of the 50 U.S. states or D.C. that grants the authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in their respective fields is required.

  • Experience conducting assessments and clinical interviews to include documenting clinical findings

  • Ability to diagnose psychological disorders and provide evidence-based psychotherapy

  • Strong clinical abilities, and enthusiasm for a collaborative approach to treatment.

  • Excellent verbal and communication skills

  • Detail-Oriented


Pay Range $154,050.00 - $271,957.50
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.



Original Posting:
May 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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