USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
Postvention Response Psychologist
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $144K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity and will transition to the Defense Health Agency in FY27. The Postvention Response Psychologist will be responsible for postvention response initiatives and large-scale tracking across the Department of Defense (DoD) and with public and private partners to identify evidence-based efforts applicable to the culture and practices of the DoD.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee administration and maintenance of the Suicide Response Team (SRT) reporting database, implementing quality control measures to ensure information remains both current and accurate based on policy and SRT procedures
Performs a broad range of duties related to planning, executing, guiding, translating, and implementing Public Health suicide prevention and postvention initiatives for Service members and their families
Serves as a technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) of suicide prevention and postvention projects and tracking of incoming SRT reports, long-term strategic goals and objectives for postvention response and evaluate current policy, training, educational, and response activities
Conduct comprehensive analysis of changes to legislation, policies, regulations, and directives, evaluating their potential impact on existing postvention efforts. Based on research and impact assessments, provide strategic advice and actionable guidance regarding program adjustments and operational responses
Develop and implement program projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives defined in the postvention and lived experience goals
Writes reports, papers, and prepares and delivers briefings that describe postvention efforts for DoD leadership and other senior leaders, both for technical and non-technical audiences
Coordinates and communicates suicide prevention and postvention matters with other DoD components, the Military Services, other Federal Departments, to include DoD-wide and inter-agency working groups and committees
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Work Schedule: Full Time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible per the agencies policy
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service
Develops and implements non-clinical, suicide prevention and postvention response efforts in line with the Public Health approach to suicide prevention, with expertise in various strategic methods
Develops and conducts Postvention response evaluation development, design, implementation and translation of findings
Coordinates and works with other DoD components, the Military Services, and/or other government agencies, to include serving on cross-agency or inter-agency working groups/committees
Bachelor's degree (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) in psychology
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level
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.
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