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Bethesda, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Psychologist to join our team providing expert psychological services and advice to the Federal Occupational Health Service (FOHS) and other Federal government agencies. The incumbent will perform psychological evaluations provide witness testimony and offer expert guidance on occupational health issues related to mental and behavioral health. This role requires a deep understanding of Federal regulations the ability to work within specific security programs and the capacity to make critical determinations regarding employee suitability for specific roles.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. General Psychological Services:

    • Provide expert advice to FOHS and Federal government agencies on occupational health issues involving mental or behavioral health.
    • Perform psychological evaluations to assess fitness for duty or reasonable accommodation for Federal employees.
    • Offer witness testimony in support of psychological evaluations and recommendations particularly concerning fitness for duty and reasonable accommodation cases.
    • Communicate regularly with the Senior Occupational Medical Director (SOMD) regarding psychological program issues and employee suitability.
  2. DOE SiteSpecific Responsibilities:

    • Provide psychological services to specific groups including Federal agents Federal Agent Candidates and staff ensuring accommodation within the required time frames.
    • Gain and maintain familiarity with customer agencyspecific security programs including 10 CFR 712 and apply these requirements in all interactions with customer agency employees.
    • Attend and participate in the customer agencys annual security briefing.
    • Administer and interpret the following psychological assessments in alignment with customer agency requirements:
      • MMPI2 
      • IPAT (16 Personality Factor Questionnaire)
      • Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)
      • CAGE or other substance abuse identification tools
    • Conduct agencyspecific annual clinical structured interviews and become proficient in using required forms.
    • Determine position suitability for customer agency employees based on psychological interviews test results job task analysis and medical standards provided by the customer agency.
    • Notify the customer agency immediately if a Federal agent Federal Agent Recruit or staff member fails the psychological component of the medical standards or is deemed unable to perform their job safely securely and reliably.
    • Attend the customer agencys annual medical conference which may require outoftown travel.
  3. Lead Psychologist Responsibilities (Albuquerque Site):

    • Serve as the Lead Psychologist interfacing with the customer agency and consulting with the SOMD or other psychologists as needed.
    • Assist the customer agency with implementing new psychological tests forms and programs.
    • Oversee the evaluation of the Psych Program including the assessment of secure information as it pertains to Federal agents Federal Agent Recruits and staff.
    • Make final psychological recommendations in difficult cases involving customer agency employees.
    • Facilitate semiannual psychological updates and provide training on new forms tests and other relevant materials.
    • Address any other psychrelated issues as required.

Qualifications :

  • Education: Masters Degree in Psychology.
  • Licensure: Current license to practice psychology.
  • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the Federal government sector.
  • Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft applications and basic computer and website functions.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Indepth knowledge of Federal safety and health regulations especially as they pertain to mental and behavioral health.
  • Strong expertise in administering and interpreting psychological assessments.
  • Ability to provide clear and concise witness testimony.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Federal agencies and employees.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail particularly in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
  • Flexibility to travel as required and to work independently or as part of a team.


Additional Information :

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. 

Compensation Min: $100000 Max: $160000

This position is in the proposal stage we are waiting to be awarded the project.

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. The final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment Type

Full-time

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