Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Psychologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS in Aiken, SC.

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
Oversee and provide programmatic and daily direction to the Human Reliability Program (HRP) psychological assessment staff. Provide mental health services in support of management and employees. The ultimate goal is to ensure both management and employees that each employee is mentally and psychologically capable of performing his or her duties safely and securely. Offer professional opinions as to the reliability of individual persons to deal with the security and safeguards required by the HRP.

Perform psychological evaluations and clinical interviews as prescribed by the Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Perform clinical interviews, perform psychological testing, analyze data and offer opinions as to the reliability of personnel via the Human Reliability Program.

Not all employees will be included with the Human Reliability Program.

Incumbent will be required to, within more general workforce population, determine the overall psychological fitness for duty.

Incumbent is required to establish, maintain, improve and administer programs, practices and policies related to the psychological aspects of HRP. This will include, on occasion, consultation with middle or senior management concerning employees proposed to or actually participating in HRP.

As a Clinical Psychologist, it may be necessary to interact with community mental health practitioners. Perform other duties consistent with the psychological and medical profession as assigned.

​EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from a training program approved by the American Psychological Association.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
8+ years of experience as a practicing psychologist, at least 5 of which occurred immediately prior to being hired for this position.
2+ years in establishing or improving or maintaining or overseeing an auditable administrative program similar to the Human Reliability Program.
Incumbent must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of South Carolina. If, at the time of hire he/ she is licensed in another state as a practicing psychologist, the SC license must be attained within nine​​​​​​ months of being hired.

Desired Qualifications
Experience as a recent practicing psychologist is desirable.
Experience as a recent practicing psychologist is desirable
Familiar with various forms of psychological testing (example MMPI-3)

PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
- Price and Cost to Company: 20%
-Technical Acceptability: 60%
-Availability & Qualifications of Personnel-20%

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2000 ST/ 200 OT

Work Schedule: 6am-430pm or 7am-5pm Mon-Thurs (shift negotiable)

Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.100% onsite

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.

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.