Clinical Psychologist (Advanced Care Level Psychologist)
SummaryWhy work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse workforce.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 07/26/2023 to 08/16/2023 Salary $82,830 - $128,043 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13 Help Location1 vacancy in the following location Terre Haute, IN 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) 0180 Psychology Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Announcement number NCR-2023-0309 Control number 739346700HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Clarification from the agency BOP Employees Nationwide o DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area.
o Duty Location:
FCC Terre Haute, IN HelpDutiesResponsible for providing comprehensive psychological services to inmates who have been identified as needing closer supervision or a greater level of care than afforded other general population inmates due to a moderate, severe or acute mental illness, to include but not limited to psychosis, mania and/or major depression.
Primary responsibility of making professional decisions concerning inmates under his/her care, with consultative supervision from the Chief Psychologist for clinical decisions, peer clinical consultation with the provider of psychiatric services, and administrative issue consultation with the Chief Psychologist, Health Services Administrator, Associate Warden of Programs, and the Warden.
May be required to assume the responsibilities of another psychologist or of the Chief Psychologist in that individual's absence and may provide technical supervision and guidance for institution related training programs.
Serves as a resource to other psychologists as well as other staff members including physicians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurses, unit and case managers, correctional services staff and the administration regarding mental health diagnosis and treatment, and the clinical case management of the seriously mentally ill (SMI) inmates.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, applicants must meet the following:
Basic RequirementsSatisfactory 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.
ANDIn addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:
EducationGS-12 and GS-13:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
ExperienceGS-12 and GS-13:
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 the qualifying experience areGS-12:
Experience monitoring inmates with mental illnesses.
Experience conducting psychological assessments and preparing reports related to the assessment of mentally ill individuals.
Experience in treatment and care of inmates with mental illness and suicide prevention.
Experience utilizing clinical skills to manage disruptive patients and providing crisis intervention.
GS-13:
Experience in conducting psychological evaluations of mentally ill inmates including administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide range of personality assessment instruments, intellectual and cognitive assessment procedures and neuropsychological measures.
Experience in developing individualized treatment plans.
Experience in providing supervision and training for less experienced staff psychologists.
Experience in determining the appropriate care level designation for mentally ill inmates.
ANDSelective Placement FactorGS-12 and GS-13:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor.
In the event that 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.
EducationSee 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 informationThis position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
In accordance with 5 U.
S.
C.
3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
In special situations, a waiver may be requested up to age 39 at locations where there is a shortage of applicants under 37.
The representative rate for this position is $108,345 per annum ($51.
91 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment SectionThe 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.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office.
On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered.
The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained.
Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.
Note:
The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.
Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques, three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
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 the certificate.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Read more Benefits HelpA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile; Your responses to the eligibility questions; Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire; Your supporting documentation, if required.
Time-in-Grade:
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
If you applied to more than one grade level, BE ADVISED that you may be selected at ANY grade level for which you applied and are found qualified (i.
e.
, if the job is announced at the 9/11 grade levels and you apply for the GS/GL-9 and the GS-11,and you are found qualified at BOTH grade levels, you may be selected at either grade level).
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
GS-12 and GS-13:
Ability to oversee and supervise a mental health treatment program.
Skill in conducting individual and group psychotherapy.
Ability to conduct psychological assessments.
Ability to make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances.
Knowledge of the research and literature associated with treatment of the mentally ill.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Case Management Clinical Works Composite Materials Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 07/26/2023 to 08/16/2023 Salary $82,830 - $128,043 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13 Help Location1 vacancy in the following location Terre Haute, IN 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) 0180 Psychology Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Announcement number NCR-2023-0309 Control number 739346700HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Clarification from the agency BOP Employees Nationwide o DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area.
o Duty Location:
FCC Terre Haute, IN HelpDutiesResponsible for providing comprehensive psychological services to inmates who have been identified as needing closer supervision or a greater level of care than afforded other general population inmates due to a moderate, severe or acute mental illness, to include but not limited to psychosis, mania and/or major depression.
Primary responsibility of making professional decisions concerning inmates under his/her care, with consultative supervision from the Chief Psychologist for clinical decisions, peer clinical consultation with the provider of psychiatric services, and administrative issue consultation with the Chief Psychologist, Health Services Administrator, Associate Warden of Programs, and the Warden.
May be required to assume the responsibilities of another psychologist or of the Chief Psychologist in that individual's absence and may provide technical supervision and guidance for institution related training programs.
Serves as a resource to other psychologists as well as other staff members including physicians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurses, unit and case managers, correctional services staff and the administration regarding mental health diagnosis and treatment, and the clinical case management of the seriously mentally ill (SMI) inmates.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, applicants must meet the following:
Basic RequirementsSatisfactory 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.
ANDIn addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:
EducationGS-12 and GS-13:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
ExperienceGS-12 and GS-13:
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 the qualifying experience areGS-12:
Experience monitoring inmates with mental illnesses.
Experience conducting psychological assessments and preparing reports related to the assessment of mentally ill individuals.
Experience in treatment and care of inmates with mental illness and suicide prevention.
Experience utilizing clinical skills to manage disruptive patients and providing crisis intervention.
GS-13:
Experience in conducting psychological evaluations of mentally ill inmates including administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide range of personality assessment instruments, intellectual and cognitive assessment procedures and neuropsychological measures.
Experience in developing individualized treatment plans.
Experience in providing supervision and training for less experienced staff psychologists.
Experience in determining the appropriate care level designation for mentally ill inmates.
ANDSelective Placement FactorGS-12 and GS-13:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor.
In the event that 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.
EducationSee 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 informationThis position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
In accordance with 5 U.
S.
C.
3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
In special situations, a waiver may be requested up to age 39 at locations where there is a shortage of applicants under 37.
The representative rate for this position is $108,345 per annum ($51.
91 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment SectionThe 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.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office.
On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered.
The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained.
Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.
Note:
The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.
Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques, three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
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 the certificate.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Read more Benefits HelpA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile; Your responses to the eligibility questions; Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire; Your supporting documentation, if required.
Time-in-Grade:
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
If you applied to more than one grade level, BE ADVISED that you may be selected at ANY grade level for which you applied and are found qualified (i.
e.
, if the job is announced at the 9/11 grade levels and you apply for the GS/GL-9 and the GS-11,and you are found qualified at BOTH grade levels, you may be selected at either grade level).
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
GS-12 and GS-13:
Ability to oversee and supervise a mental health treatment program.
Skill in conducting individual and group psychotherapy.
Ability to conduct psychological assessments.
Ability to make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances.
Knowledge of the research and literature associated with treatment of the mentally ill.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Case Management Clinical Works Composite Materials Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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