Military psychology

1. Military Psychology Ronnee P. Miller PSYC 330 Section 1

2. WHAT Is a special branch of psychology that focuses specifically on military personnel and their families Needs a ll the education of a civilian psychologist with additional training to assist in working with the military WHO Dual professionals they are both psychologists ( research or clinical) and military officers Specialize in diagnosing and treating military personnel Interview officers to determine if capable of fulfilling duties WHY In order to help choose the best men and women for this job Help ensure that the enlisted are the best mental and emotional shape possible WHERE Anywhere that military individuals are depending on the branch you choose: Hospitals, military clinics, navy ships, veterans hospitals and base hospitals May travel with troops overseas during wartime Military Psychology

3. Clinical Psychologist (73 Bravo)- Unique duty positions include: clinical psychology consultant, Office of the Surgeon General; clinical psychology consultant; director of training, psychology internship/fellowship program; staff psychologist, Clinical Psychology Service; combat stress control detachment/company psychologist; division psychologist Research Psychologist (71 Foxtrot) Medical Service Corps Officer (67W) Job Titles

4. Overview- As a clinical psychologist in the U.S. Army, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a rewarding patient base — Soldiers and their families — in a variety of settings, and conduct vital, life-saving research alongside committed and focused colleagues . Job Duties- Apply psychological principles, theories, methods and techniques through direct patient services, consultation, education and research in problems of human effectiveness, adjustment and emotional disturbance in medical and other settings Focus on investigation, evaluation and amelioration of mental and behavioral disorders, prevention of mental illness and promotion of effective mental health Conduct and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate in graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system Requirements- Active- Doctoral degree, current and unrestricted license for practice, between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the Officer Accessions Pilot Program ), U.S. citizenship Reserve- Doctorate degree from an accredited program, completion of a one-year, APA—approved clinical psychology internship, Current license to practice psychology, Permanent U.S. residency Clinical Psychologist

5. Divisions/Careers Division 19 : Society for Military Psychology encourages research and the application of psychological research to military problems Activities APA Annual Convention Division Meeting Challenges Initial Fellowship Application (Graduate / Postdoctoral education history) Endorsement Letters, Fellow Status Evaluation Form, Division Fellow Chair Statement Career Opportunities Networking opportunities Mentoring Subscriptions to journals and newsletters Scholarships, grants and awards Early Career Psychologists Need to build bridges that create opportunities to engage, learn, network and become leaders within the discipline of psychology Professional Development A wealth of opportunity awaits graduate and doctoral psychology students not only in the academic arena but also in other places you might not have expected Training and Events Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Listserv is an online resource for members to discuss and collaboration early career initiatives, programs and strategies to increase recruitment, retention and involvement among early career psychologist

6. Military Psychology Job Growth Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be best for those who have a doctoral degree in an applied specialty and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology . As you advance through your medical career, you will be looking for experiences that blend teaching, research and clinical excellence to best prepare you for unique and challenging opportunities in medicine. Our psychologists excel in clinical, research, operational, academic and health administration arenas. Many have worked in more than one career track throughout their time in the U.S. Army and have held leadership positions ahead of their private sector counterparts. U.S . Army psychologists are highly desired candidates for competitive private sector jobs upon leaving the Army. In fact, many former U.S. Army psychologists serve as faculty in elite medical schools, residency programs and training institutions. Licensed in Georgia Candidates should contact the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologist to request an application for licensure Board staff will process the application for licensure and will notify candidates once they have been approved for the examinations The EPPP (Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology) In addition to meeting other Board requirements, candidates for licensure are required to pass the EPPP before sitting for the Georgia Psychology Jurisprudence Examination The Georgia Psychology Jurisprudence Examination After passing the EPPP, you will receive information with instructions for registering for the Jurisprudence Examination The Psychology Board Oral Examination Once candidates have attained a passing score on the EPPP Examination and are otherwise qualified for licensure, they must contact the Board for the date and time of their Oral Examination.

7. My mission is to first serve my country Mission

8. My vision is to serve the military personnel and their families, the women and men who serve in our military branches are one of our country’s greatest asset Vision

9. My purpose is to ensure that the enlisted are in the best mental and physical shape possible Purpose

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