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1 Madigan Army Medical Center Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI Eisenhower Army Medical Center Ft. Gordon, GA San Antonio Military Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, Texas United States Army Clinical Psychology Programs SGT Kenneth Collins US Army Medical Recruiter Contact INFO:

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

3 Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) The Army offers both 1 and 2 yr scholarships for all students currently pursuing their Psy.D/PHD from an APA accredited institute.

4 What HPSP provides The Army HPSP scholarship provides: 100% Tuition Books, Supplies, Equipment Most academic fees Peace of Mind (have more time to focus on your academics) Stipend of $2, (adjusted annually each Jul ) Accession into Clinical Psychology Internship Program (CPIP)

5 Clinical Psychology Internship Program (CPIP) The Army s Clinical Psychology Internship Program is a predoctoral internship located at 5 separate locations. The program seeks to produce psychologists who can manage the dynamic challenges that will be common in their future careers as Army and civilian psychologists.

6 First Year Pay & Allowances Single Soldier Married Soldier Base Pay per month $3, $3, Housing Pay* per month $2, $2, BAS* per month $ $ Total monthly salary $6, $6, Total annual salary $77, $82, This example is for an 0-3 with less than 2 years time in service living in the Washington, D.C. area Housing reimbursement is dependent upon location * pay is non-taxable 6

7 Army Benefits Excellent Salary 100% Health, Dental, Vision 30 days of Annual Leave Continuing Education In-house Fellowships Professional Pay for ABPP Army Family Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Life Insurance

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 7 years in 2011 Residency accredited by APA for 7 years in 2011 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) Home.cfm

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 Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii

12 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 chology/training.htm

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

14 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 opportunities

15 Brooke Army Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, Texas

16 BAMC/SAMMC Located in San Antonio, Texas We are Dedicated to Warrior Service August 2006 received 7 years APA accreditation Level 1 Trauma Center Army s Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Combat Casualty Care Center Center for the Intrepid (2007)

17 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

18 Eisenhower Army Medical Center Augusta, Ga.

19 Dwight D. Eisenhower Army DDEAMC Medical Center 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

20 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 rams/cpip/

21 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Md.

22 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

23 WRNMMC Core Rotation: clinical skills in assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention Specialty training through rotations: Outpatient Rotation Assessment Rotation Psychological Health Traumatic Brain Injury Rotation ation/gme/sitepages/psychology/army%20psy chology.aspx

24 What to Expect 10-week Basic Officer Leadership Course in San Antonio, Texas 12-Month Internship Program All large military medical centers Remarkably diverse patient populations Supervision (4+ hours direct/week) 12-Month Post-Doc Residency to work towards licensure (optional) Duty assignment as an independently practicing psychologist with a high level of responsibility

25 After Internship Optional One-Year Postdoctoral Residency Program located at each internship site Assignments vary depending on licensure Assignments within operational units, medical clinics, training units, special operations, assessment and selection, to name a few

26 Clinical Psychology Residency Programs 12 month post-doctoral residencies co-located at each internship site Prepares residents for licensing examination and provides postdoctoral 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

27 Fellowship Opportunities BAMC Clinical Neuropsychology, Trauma, Risk, Resiliency WRNMMC Clinical Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology TAMC Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology

28 Army Psychology Jobs Division or Brigade Psychologists Direct support to maneuver troops 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)

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

30 How to Apply Contact an Army Healthcare Recruiter who will assist you with the application process Complete APPIC application by site deadlines WRNMMC 01 December 2014 Madigan AMC 01 November 2014 SAMMC 01 November 2014 Tripler AMC 01 November 2014 Eisenhower AMC 30 November 2014 Recruiter will submit complete package to the Army Selection Board

31 Applicant Requirements Completed all resident coursework in an APA approved program U.S. citizen (or permanent immigrant visa) Be less than 43 years of age Meet the qualifications for commission as an AD Officer prior to selection 3-year Active Duty Service Obligation for every program (ex. 1 YR HPSP+CPIP+PDOC=3yrs) (ex. PDOC=3yrs)

32 Questions?