Location: Amarillo, Texas
Job Title: Psychologist
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Organization: Occupational Health Services (50993332)
Job Specialty: Psychology
What You'll Do
In the Human Reliability Program (HRP) at Pantex, the psychologist plays a crucial role in evaluating the mental and psychological fitness of individuals with access to critical, security-related assets or information. They conduct psychological assessments in an occupational health setting to ensure that individuals who occupy positions affording access to certain materials, nuclear explosive devices, facilities, and programs meet the highest standards of reliability and physical and psychological suitability. Evaluations follow Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations Part 712 (HRP) with semi-structured interviews that may include administration of an approved objective personality test. The psychologist does not provide treatment or EAP services to employees but rather functions in an evaluative and consultant role. The psychologist has a meaningful impact on the nation’s nuclear security by performing assessments, collaborating with other clinical psychologist experts on staff, and maintaining a balanced professional schedule, free from on-call duties or acute crisis management. Join a team of dedicated clinical psychologists and other medical specialists safeguarding the mental readiness and resilience of those who protect our nation’s nuclear security enterprise.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements - PhD from a psychology program that includes a one-year clinical internship approved by the American Psychological Association
- Have accumulated a minimum of three years postdoctoral clinical experience with an emphasis in psychological assessment and testing
- Must be eligible for a Department of Energy security clearance
- Must have a valid, unrestricted state license to practice psychology;
- Must be able to obtain Texas psychology licensure prior to start date
Preferred Job Requirements
- Psychology license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
- At least seven years of independent practice as a psychologist
- Experience in a multidisciplinary setting
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
