Psychologist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•$185,850 - $235,692•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Psychologist to provide comprehensive counseling services to its 9,000+ employees and their family members. This role operates within LLNL's policies, Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, and state/federal laws. The Psychologist will assess, consult, and refer leaders and occupational health staff on behavioral health, human reliability, and work-related psychological issues to minimize workplace impact and ensure quality care. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, case management, critical incident stress debriefings, and conducting psychological evaluations for employees in safety and security-sensitive positions. This position is part of the Health Services Department’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and involves a hybrid of telehealth and on-site services weekly. The Health Services Department is a multidisciplinary team including occupational health physicians, nurses, health and wellness coordinators, and psychologists. This role offers opportunities to expand skills in return-to-work programs, fitness for duty evaluations, disability management, crisis response, and drug-free workforce assessment/case management. It also includes outreach, presentations, and specialized workplace groups. A hybrid schedule may be available after a probationary period, allowing for remote work days.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Doctorate in Psychology and experience working as a counselor.
Current license as a Psychologist (e.g., PsyD, PhD) or ability to obtain and sustain a California license as a Psychologist.
Substantial experience with MMPI and PAI interpretation and psychological assessment.
Substantial experience assessing and addressing personal and work-related challenges, substance misuse and abuse issues, career and life transitions, marital, family and personal stress and the emotional impact of illness focusing on health and productivity management.
Substantial training and experience in mental health, substance abuse/chemical dependency counseling, clinical assessment, and organizational issues.
Experience assessing workplace threats and providing critical incident stress debriefings.
Expert verbal and written communications skills are necessary to effectively present, explain and communicate information to all levels of personnel and management.
Highly advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and recommend actions and solutions to patients.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drug-free workplace programs and DOT regulated programs.
Experience with US DOE and/or high security clearance issues as well as Department of Energy Designated Psychologist.
Experience performing complex and comprehensive psychological assessment and evaluation, including fitness for duty and return to work assessments.

Responsibilities

Perform individual, marital, and family counseling on issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, family problems and work-related concerns.
Provide employee assistance services to Laboratory employees and management while facilitating appropriate interventions to determine appropriate mental health treatments.
Perform mental health assessments and structured interviews, including the ability to interpret the Minnesota Multiphasic Inventory 3 (MMPI-3) and the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI).
Perform psychological evaluations for employees with HRP/SAHRP/NFCP/FSCRP/SPO certifications.
Consult with other occupational health professionals on behavioral health aspects of occupational and non-occupational injury cases.
Provide crisis intervention/critical incident stress management consultation to groups.
Develop initiatives/programming based on psychological trends, including presentations, articles, groups, and outreach.
Provide services remotely via telehealth protocols.
Perform duties consistent with the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Guidelines, or other professional guidelines and Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA) standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.