Clinical Psychologist – U.S. Navy | Up to $65,000 Bonus + Phenomenal Work-Life Balance

Clinical Psychologist Opportunity with the U.S. Navy – Where Mission Meets Meaning

This is a full-time, in-person active-duty position (Not remote or telemedicine) with career-defining benefits and impact.

Starting Annual Compensation: $135,000 to $170,000

The U.S. Navy is actively seeking to hire 24 Clinical Psychologists to join our Medical Service Corps from now to October 1st, 2026.

Responsibilities: You’ll provide critical mental health support to Sailors, Marines, and their families—playing a key role in psychological resilience, trauma recovery, and operational readiness.

Position Highlights:

• Up to $65,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $5,000 Incentive Pay + $8,000 Board Certification Pay

• 30 Days Paid Vacation + Federal Holidays Off

• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave + Unlimited Sick Leave

• Tax-Free Housing Allowance or Base Housing

• CME Annual Reimbursement

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Federal Pension + 401k (Thrift Savings Plan) With 5% Match

• No Malpractice Premiums

• Opportunities for Global Assignments

Locations include (but are not limited to):

• San Diego, CA
• Bremerton, WA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Portsmouth, VA
• Bethesda, MD
• And more!

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• PsyD or PhD from APA-accredited program

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

• U.S. Citizenship

• Between the ages of 21 and 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. A mission to serve and support our service members and their families.

If this resonates and you'd like to learn more, please apply here or reach out via call, text, or email!

Michael Yalon

Director, National Medical Recruiting Team

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