Clinical Research Psychologist

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below

Basic Requirement:
You must have completed all of the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

AND

Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:

1. Contributing to the assessment of subject behavior, risk, and/or mental health by applying clinical psychology principles;
2. Utilizing understanding of behavioral science analytical processes (i.e., design, execution, statistical techniques) to aid in conducting research and/or evaluations;
3. Participating in the development, facilitation, and/or delivery of training to educate on topics related to clinical and behavioral analysis (i.e., threat assessment, psychology, risk assessment, mental health, interviewing techniques, etc.); and
4. Presenting recommendations, reports, and/or analyses to stakeholders to inform decision-making.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Selective Placement Factor(s): Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Relevant selective placement factor experience must be well documented in your resume. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor(s):
Must be a Board-certified clinician licensed by the Board of Psychology in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, and must be license-eligible in the District of Columbia.
Note: Documentation of your license must be submitted to support your application.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Veterans' Preference: For more information on veterans' preference see: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/#

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.