Sentiero - Licensed Psychologist

The Licensed Psychologist Skillbridge position was created to support Licensed Military Psychologists with plans to transition from active duty to a civilian position within the outpatient mental health private practice setting. This role prepares military psychologists to build an ethical and sound business practice serving various populations within San Diego county, which boasts one of the largest active duty and veteran military communities in the United States. Sentiero supports the expansion of the professional psychological community of San Diego by promoting the training and transitioning of successful, competent, and experienced military psychologists. The Licensed Psychologist Skillbridge position holds an important role in increasing access to competent and ethical care to underserved and special populations in San Diego.

The Licensed Psychologist position at Sentiero is for officers who want to transition from active service into private practice as a civilian. The training plan includes opportunities to learn business management, build a private practice in the civilian sector, contract and credential with insurance companies, supervise psychology trainees, develop programs, conduct psychological research, and work toward publication. After successful completion of the program, the psychologist has the choice to stay with Sentiero or venture into solo practice with a full caseload built during SkillBridge.