Lead Designated Psychologist | DOE Contract | Albuquerque, NM

ABOUT THE POSITION

Vision Quest Solutions is recruiting a Lead Designated Psychologist for an anticipated medical support contract with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Secure Transportation.

The psychologist will support the Human Reliability Program through clinical evaluations, psychological assessment and testing, and coordination of psychological services across program locations.

This is a pre-award opportunity. Employment is contingent upon contract award, required government approvals, and completion of onboarding.

POSITION DETAILS

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Setting: Federal occupational health and Human Reliability Program support
• Pay: To be confirmed
• Schedule: Normal service hours are Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Final assignment hours will be confirmed; off-hours support may be required.
• Contract Period: Anticipated one-year base period with four one-year options. Individual assignment dates will be confirmed.
• Clearance: Candidates with current DOE Q authorization are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualifiedLead Psychologist to support a federal contract program focused on workforce reliability, readiness, and psychological fitness. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned clinical psychologist to apply advanced assessment and evaluation skills in a highly professional environment where sound clinical judgment and leadership are essential.

The Lead Designated Psychologist serves as a key advisor to medical leadership, providing psychological evaluations, consultation services, technical oversight, and program guidance. This position requires expertise in psychological assessment, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.

Duties:

• Conduct and oversee psychological evaluations to determine fitness for duty and suitability for safety-sensitive positions.
• Provide consultation and mental health support related to workplace incidents, critical events, and operational needs.
• Review and approve psychological evaluation reports to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with program standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for other psychologists participating in the program.
• Provide technical oversight of psychological testing, assessment administration, and evaluation processes.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute program guidance and evaluation standards to ensure consistency across providers.
• Collaborate closely with medical leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support workforce health, safety, and performance.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, peer reviews, and program improvement initiatives.
• Represent the psychology program at professional meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of evaluations and recommendations.