Clinical Psychologist with Security Clearance

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will apply provide comprehensive and professional psychology services in support of the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar (NCBM) requirements and initiatives. You will provide liaison with local medical command as well as any appropriate civilian hospital psychology departments, when needed services are unavailable at the brig. You will provide professional advisory services, consultation, and training to other health care professionals, installation personnel, correctional staff, and community agencies. You will provide facilitate group therapy and conduct individual therapy specific to prisoners with a history of sexual offending, violent offending, mental health concerns, trauma, and substance abuse. You will provide assessment, planning and implementation of interventions for the spectrum of problems encountered in a mental health clinic within a correctional setting. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying treatment methods and treatment interventions to counsel patients in a correctional setting; 2) Conducting both individual and group psychotherapy to patients; 3) Applying correctional healthcare program administration and community or other resources to solve prisoner health re-entry challenges; 4) Providing input to recommend changes for clinical and administrative processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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PREA Standard 115.17: Agency policy prohibits hiring or promoting anyone who may have contact with inmates and prohibits enlisting the services of any contractor who may have contact with inmates who:
Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U. S. C 1997):
Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.Agency policy requires the consideration of any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire or promote anyone, or to enlist the services of any contractor, who may have contact with inmates. Agency policy requires that before it hires any new employees who may have contact with inmates, it (a) conducts criminal background record checks, and (b) consistent with federal, state, and local law, makes its best efforts to contact all prior institutional employers for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. YES OR NO (FROM 115.17(C)-1) In the past 12 months. -The number of persons hired who may have contact with inmates who have had criminal background record checks: (FROM 115.17(c)-2).
-The percent of persons hired who may have contact with inmates who have had criminal background record checks: (CALCULATED FROM 115.17(c)-2 AND OF STAFF WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH INMATES FROM FACILITY CHARACTERISTICS). 115,17 (f) The agency shall ask all applicants and employees who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described in paragraph (a) of this section in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions and in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of reviews of current employees. The agency shall also impose upon employees a continuing affirmative duty to disclose and such misconduct. Agency policy states that material omissions regarding such misconduct, or the provision of materially false information, shall be grounds for termination. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements a the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Additional information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD/modified direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is at the full performance level. A 40 hour work week is typical in this position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Work hour may be varied and may include evening and weekends. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent works behind the secure perimeter and is in daily, routine, direct, and frequent contact with prisoners; as such, security situations may include high stress periods of contact with prisoners. At any time incumbent is in contact with prisoners, employee runs risk of a physical encounter. Incumbent is required to attend pre-service and in-service correctional training involving an array of topics including certification in first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Routine walking, standing bending and carrying light objects are required in this position and incumbent must be able to operate electronic and manual doors and gate. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent exercise normal safety and personal security practices required when working in a correctional setting. Incumbent often conducts treatments as the sole corrections representative present in treatment, but will never be alone in the clinical area. Incumbent must strictly adhere to security regulations and procedures. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference . click apply for full job details