Postvention Response Psychologist

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity and will transition to the Defense Health Agency in FY27.

The incumbent will be responsible for postvention response initiatives and large-scale tracking across the Department of Defense (DoD) and with our public and private partners to identify evidenced based efforts that are applicable to the culture and practices of the DoD.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series.

Bachelor's degree (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) in psychology. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Major Duties:

As a Postvention Response Psychologist at the GS-0180-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: - 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.