DOJ Pathways Recent Graduate Program (Bureau of Prisons) (Psychology Postdoctoral Trainee)

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties As a member of an interdisciplinary team with at least two hours per week of supervision by a licensed, doctoral level psychologist, provides professional psychological services within his/her specialty area. Specific services might include, but are not limited to: diagnostics or assessments, therapy or treatment, research or program evaluation, and in-service training. Aids staff in formulating programs for inmates and/or staff. Conducts and/or aids in staff training and consults with staff at all levels regarding treatment, training, and research within his/her specialty area. Keeps abreast of new trends and techniques, develops and improves professional skills, and maintains contact with the academic and professional community. Assists in administrative functions of the department as they relate to his/her specialty area. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.  To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates (opm.gov) Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Basic Requirements: Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. NOTE: Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology. INTERNS: Applicants currently enrolled in a Clinical Psychology Internship, may apply to this vacancy announcement within 9 months of completion. These applicants must provide a letter, signed by the Internship Program Coordinator, as proof of anticipated completion of the program within the next 9 months. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS: Applicants currently enrolled in a PH.D. or equivalent program must be within 9 months of completing the required program. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their unofficial transcript documenting current enrollment in a Ph.D. program, AND upload an official letter from the Registrar office or Dean validating current enrollment and your program projected completion date. Failure to submit any of these required documents may result in loss of consideration for this position. Additionally, if selected, applicants must also provide an official transcript documenting completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree to the institution's Human Resource Office prior to entry on duty. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. Additional information Although 5 U.S.C. 3307 established a maximum entry age for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution, Applicants can be considered up to age 39.  If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage. MOBILITY STATEMENT: A mobility statement is required for this position. You must agree to relocate anywhere at the convenience of the Bureau of Prisons upon completion of your training. SALARY RANGE: Salaries listed are for the Rest of the U.S. (RUS) salary area. See current pay tables for the locality area for which you are applying at Salaries & Wages (opm.gov) Duty Locations:  FCC Allenwood (Allenwood, PA) FCC Butner (Butner, NC) FCC Coleman (Coleman, FL) FMC Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) FMC Rochester (Rochester, MN) FCI Seagoville (Seagoville, TX) USMCFP Springfield (Springfield, MO) FCC Terre Haute (Terre Haute, IN) Special Conditions of Employment Section: The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check. The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70-minute time period and a passing score of 68 must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees. Conversion to the Competitive Service: Participants may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances, to a term position lasting 1-4 years) within 120 days of successful completion of the program.  To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must have: (1) Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program, (2) Demonstrated successful job performance, (3) met the qualifications for the position that the Recent Graduate will be converted.  Conditions of Employment: Upon conversion into a permanent position, the participant must attend and successfully complete the Introduction to Correctional Techniques, a 3-week training course in Glynco, GA. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Health and life insurance coverage for Federal employees depends on the type of appointment. Students hired under the Recent Graduates Program may be entitled to these benefits. If eligible, employees serving on temporary appointments will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees. Temporary employees are not eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program. Participants hired under the Recent Graduates Program are generally ineligible for retirement coverage. Applicants hired under the Recent Graduates Program on appointments for 90 days or more are eligible to earn annual and sick leave. As provided in 5 U.S.C. 6303(b), employees whose appointments are limited to less than 90 days may be eligible for annual leave if they have previously served for a continuous period of 90 days under successive appointments. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.