Advanced Clinical Psychologist — Corrections

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed doctoral psychologist to serve in a clinical capacity, assessing and treating inmates with mental illnesses and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Positions are GS-12 or GS-13, requiring a doctoral degree in psychology and an active license. The role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, and supervision of less experienced staff, with eligibility based on specific licensure and federal eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology required.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C. is required (Selective Factor).
• No substitution of education for experience for GS-12/13; licensure must be current and unrestricted.

Skills

License to practice psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed doctoral psychologist to serve in a clinical capacity, assessing and treating inmates with mental illnesses and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Positions are GS-12 or GS-13, requiring a doctoral degree in psychology and an active license. The role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, and supervision of less experienced staff, with eligibility based on specific licensure and federal eligibility requirements.