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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Licensed Psychologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at PanTeXas Deterrence in Amarillo, TX.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provide psychological services to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 712, Human Reliability Program (referred to as HRP). PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) is under contract with the DOE to operate Pantex located near Amarillo, Texas. As the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor for Pantex, PXD has the responsibility for providing necessary psychological services to meet DOE requirements. As part of this responsibility, it is imperative to ensure the availability of a psychologist who can review the psychological qualifications for those individuals covered by the HRP and/or security program and clear them from a psychological standpoint for entry into or to maintain current status in those positions. It is the objective of PXD to assure compliance with all requirements for meeting federal regulation, state regulation and DOE orders to provide psychological service programs at Pantex.

Roles and Responsibilities

For 10 CFR 712, the psychologist must also be thoroughly familiar with the governing regulation and also be formally approved by DOE within one year of starting. Job responsibilities will include:

• Provide psychological review and evaluations, as required, consistent with current standard psychological practices and the governing regulations cited above.
• Conduct psychological assessments in an occupational health setting in accordance with 10 CFR 712 utilizing a structured interview survey and/or semi-structured interview process that may include administration of an approved objective personality test. This will include assessments for initial certifications and/or recertifications.
• Provide psychological information in accordance with 10 CFR 712 requirements to HRP Management Officials consistent with the conclusions established by Pantex Legal Counsel
• Upon request of management, assess the psychological fitness of HRP candidates and HRP certified individuals for HRP duties, including specific work settings, and recommend referrals as indicated.
• Report to the SOMD any of the following about himself or herself: o
• Initiation of adverse action by any state medical licensing board or any other professional licensing board
• Initiation of an adverse action by any Federal regulatory board
• The withdrawal of the privilege to practice by any institution
• Being named a defendant in any criminal proceeding (felony or misdemeanor) since the last designation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• PhD from a psychology program that includes one-year clinical internship approved by the American Psychological Association

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologist as a Licensed Psychologist. Have a valid, unrestricted state license to practice psychology.
• Have accumulated a minimum of three years postdoctoral clinical experience with an emphasis in psychological assessment and testing
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• At least 5 years of independent practice experience as a psychologist.
• Experience in multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience in project/program management in involving cost/schedule, budget, subcontract, estimating, etc.

LOCATION

• Amarillo, TX
• May be able to work remotely for recertifications only as determined by the Site Occupational Medical Director For initial certifications, work will have to be conducted within the Occupational Health Services clinic at Pantex
• Scheduled Hours – Up to Full Time as needed
• Initial task award for 12 months of performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.