Duties

Summary

The Re-entry & Sanction Center (RSC) is a component of CSOSA. The RSC is a residential facility that houses offenders/defendants with an extensive history of substance abuse and offenders/defendants who by abusing substances violate the conditions of their release. Offenders/defendants are referred to the program by Community Supervision Officers, Pre-Trial Service Officers; by a CSOSA counselor or supervisor; or by an officer of the court.

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Responsibilities

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

The Supervisory Psychologist (Chief Psychologist) manages and supervises psychological testing program work performed by the team and plays a key role in provision of clinical services to clients with behavioral health diagnoses and is consulted by other program staff on problems related to interpretation of testing data and treatment recommendations. Individually and in collaboration with others, prepares written reports which detail assessment and/or evaluation findings that support the decision rendered. Conducts psychological (forensic or clinical) evaluations of offender/defendants to identify personal, emotional, and mental health disorders; or intellectual deficiencies.

Supervises and trains subordinate clinical staff in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment preparedness of offenders and defendants with behavioral health and co-occurring mental health disorders, and apply treatment modalities and techniques of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, and insight psychotherapy. Serves in the critical role in provision of clinical services to offenders and defendants with behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorders. Serves as an authoritative source of information in the use and interpretation of psychological tests and provides guidance to other program staff on problems related to interpretation of testing data and treatment recommendations.

Provides clinical supervision and training for licensed psychologists, psychometrists, counselors (licensed or certified), graduate level psychology trainees/interns, practicum students, and consultant psychologists who evaluate the biopsychosocial functioning of the RSC offenders/defendants, and identify mental health disorders.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation, drug testing, and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals. Failure to certify US Citizenship may result in your application not being considered.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13.

Specialized experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position as a Supervisory Psychologist. Specialized experience includes: recognized as an expert in providing clinical services to clients with behavioral health diagnoses, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
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Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

For all specializations except counseling or clinical psychology: Successful completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree in psychology.

For counseling psychology: Satisfactory completion of two full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology.

For clinical psychology: Successful completion of the requirements for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

Applicants must submit copies of unofficial transcripts and licenses in order to be further considered for the position.

Additional information

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under Category Rating Procedures and be placed in one of three categories: Highly Qualified (highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job based on a complete review of experience, education and training), Well Qualified (competent in the position with an overall accomplished level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job based on a complete review of experience, education and training), or Qualified (an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your experience, education and training). With the exception of positions which are professional and scientific at the GS-09 (or equivalent) and above, qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 30-percent or more (CPS) and those with a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10-percent but less than 30-percent (CP) move from the category in which they would otherwise be placed to the top of the highest quality category.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.

Position is Mission Essential and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.

Applicants chosen for this position must serve a one-year probationary period if he/she has not previously been a supervisor or manager.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim. If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference you must attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the crediting plan for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

Selective Service Registration: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Applicants must submit copies of unofficial transcripts and licenses in order to be further considered for the position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.