Overview
Operational Psychologist (Sport and Clinical Focus) Tactical Setting – ITALY Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at DURO Health, LLC.
Operational Psychologist – OVERSEAS
Location: Aviano Air Base, Italy
Employer: DURO Health
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance required & US Citizenship Required
Position Summary
DURO Health is seeking a highly skilled Operational Psychologist (OP) to support the Guardian Angel Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Program with the 57th Rescue Squadron (57 RQS) at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
This embedded role provides expert behavioral science consultation to Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) and Pararescue (PJs) to enhance mental readiness, operational performance, injury prevention, and recovery. The OP plays a critical role in sustaining and optimizing the human weapon system, supporting both short-term mission readiness and long-term operator longevity.
The position operates directly within the unit environment, delivering performance optimization, psychological assessment, and reintegration programming aligned with operational demands and deployment cycles.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert in behavioral health, mental performance, injury prevention, and human performance optimization for Guardian Angel operators.
- Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological and mental performance assessments to support readiness and personnel suitability decisions.
- Develop, implement, and manage resiliency, reintegration, and prevention programs tailored to Special Tactics operational demands.
- Provide individual consultation and short-term interventions, including crisis management and trauma-informed care; coordinate referrals as needed.
- Deliver baseline and post-event psychological screening, including monitoring trends in mental readiness and performance.
- Present actionable insights and recommendations to command teams to improve readiness, reduce injury rates, and enhance performance outcomes.
- Collaborate with unit leadership, medical providers, and community agencies to ensure integrated care and seamless access to services.
- Serve as a liaison between operators and base/community support resources.
- Develop and deliver training and professional development on mental skills, resilience, and risk mitigation.
- Participate in program evaluation, process improvement, and applied research initiatives supporting POTFF objectives.
Program Deliverables & Performance Expectations
- Develop individualized psychological training programs aligned with operational timelines (e.g., post-injury, pre-deployment).
- Provide weekly staff updates and monthly performance reports to squadron leadership.
- Conduct ongoing data collection, trend analysis, and performance reporting across training and deployment cycles.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend solutions to enhance readiness and operational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APAaccredited program and internship
- Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in a U.S. state or territory
- Minimum 2 years of independent post-doctoral clinical experience within the past 5 years
- Demonstrated experience treating:
- o PTSD, mood, and anxiety disorders
- o Substance misuse and family systems concerns
- o Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
- Experience working with high-performance populations (SOF, military, NCAA, or professional athletes)
- Training in critical incident stress and trauma interventions
Additional Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Ability to pass all background investigations and security requirements
Comfortable working in a high-tempo operational environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with elite tactical populations
Travel Requirements
Approximately 3 weeks of travel annually
Local travel included as part of standard duties
Opportunity for continuing education and professional development supported by the program
What We Offer
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 annually
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education support
Job Type
Full-time – IN ITALY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to relocate to Aviano, Italy for this position?
- Do you have prior experience working with military personnel?
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Operational Psychologist (Sport and Clinical Focus) Tactical Setting – ITALY
Company: DURO Health, LLC.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
