42PX Clinical Psychologist

Core Skills

• clinical assessment and diagnosis
• behavioral health treatment planning
• crisis intervention and risk assessment
• program development and evaluation
• data-informed decision making
• documentation and records management
• interdisciplinary team collaboration
• patient education and counseling
• ethical and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, privacy)
• research literacy and evidence-based practice

Civilian Career Paths

• Behavioral Health
• Public Health
• Training and Education
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
• Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
• Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
• Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.