How to enter a career in psychology after the military?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:12:27 -0400

So whenever it may be that I get out of the military, Im looking into trying to get a job in psychology as possibly civilian DOD or something of the sort. Though I'm not sure how to go about this. Any suggestions, pointers, etc...

Response by Christopher Saint made Apr 15 at 2015 1:15 PM

Christopher Saint — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:15:00 -0400

You can always check usajobs.gov build a profile/resume. So you can look and apply to jobs wherever you want.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2015 1:16 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:16:46 -0400

USAJobs.gov for all federal positions. Spots with contractors are a mixed bag. You have to first know who the contractor is with their alphabet soup of names, then you have to find a way in.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2015 5:40 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:40:01 -0400

Contact a DoD, VA, Civilian psychologists. Nothing like getting it from the horses mouth!

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2015 8:21 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:21:29 -0400

I'll assume you want to do clinical work of some sort...go to college and get a BA or BS in psychology or a related field (e.g., sociology, social work, education) then go get a master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, or a masters in social work. Having a graduate degree will allow you to perform therapy in a significant majority of environments. I'm happy to give more specific information about your particular interests in psychology. If you're not sure what you want to do with psychology, then that's your first step :)