Clinical Psychologist (Regional Psychology Services Administrator)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Serves as a Regional Psychology Services Administrator (PSA) for a region within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Serves as the technical advisor to the Regional Director Deputy Regional Director other Regional Administrators and institution Wardens and their staff on matters related to Psychology Services departments and their role in BOP institutions.

Disseminates and implements agency standards developed by the Psychology Services Branch (PSB) of the Reentry Services Division Central Office pertinent to suicide risk management the care of mentally ill inmates the oversight of correctional treatment programs and other critical areas relevant to institution Psychology Services operations.

Provides staff assistance to all institutions within the region through the promotion of effective evidence-based mental health and re-entry programming practices.

Maintains records of psychology staffing at institutions within the region and advises the Regional Director of critical psychology staffing shortages that may impact the quality of clinical services or program integrity.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Career Transition Programs ( CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
• A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
• Most recent performance appraisal and
• Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
• See USAJOBS Career Transition Programsfor more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: be considered for the position you must meet the following:

Basic Requirements:

Degree: Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.

NOTE: Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology.

AND

In addition to the basic requirements you must have:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of qualifying experience are:

• Experience providing clinical services to inmates as a mental health provider in a correctional treatment setting.
• Experience supervising clinical staff who are providing mental health or rehabilitation treatment programs in a correctional setting.
• Experience managing a prison psychology department or a correctional treatment program for inmates with mental illness (e.g. residential program for mentally ill offenders).

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

• Applicants applying for this position

MUST

• also possess the following Selective the event you do not possess the Selective Factor you will be found ineligible for the position.
• Applicants must hold a full current and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State Territory Commonwealth of the United States (e.g. Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia.

NOTE:

• All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided

MUST

• show the expiration date of the license. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position.

• If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

• **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable .

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

The representative rate for this position is $152456 per annum ($73.05 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of thecertificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

NOTE: Applicant may be subject to an interview.

NOTE: Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II. If you have not completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.

This is a secondary law enforcement coverage position. Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement will not be eligible for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority