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Officer-Specialty
clinical psychologist
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
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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.
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Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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- 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
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- 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