Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Operational Psychologist
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Psychology
What You'll Do
Y-12 Operational Psychologists perform comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals working in safety and security sensitive positions at the Y-12 National Security Complex, managed by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC. Psychological evaluations performed are mandated by federal regulation, and consist of a mental status evaluation, cognitive screening, personality testing, and a semi-structured interview. Additional psychological evaluations include fitness-for-duty evaluations and other “for cause” evaluations. Examples of “for cause” evaluations include management referrals and post-incident assessments. On occasion, employees self-refer for consultation, assessment, and recommendations.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Participate in weekly case review meetings and complete additional quality control and administrative duties.
- Become a member of Y-12’s Occupational Health Services (OHS) department and will provide consultative services to fellow staff members, employee groups, and the general employee population.
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
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA accredited doctoral program, and licensure in good standing or eligibility for licensure as a clinical psychologist in the State of Tennessee (Health Service Provider). The successful applicant must provide a copy of a valid licensure to practice as a clinical psychologist in the State of Tennessee (T.C.A. 63-11-201) or another state as applicable.
- Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience.
- Exceptional skills in clinical assessments, preferably in an occupational setting.
- Ability to attain and sustain a DOE security clearance at the Q-Level and DOE Designated Psychologist certification.
- Ability to submit a curriculum vitae and verification of Tennessee State Licensure as applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience in an occupational setting is desired.
Why Y-12?
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 Y-12, 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.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS 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.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
