Clinical Psychologist (Advanced Care Level Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed doctoral psychologist to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans for inmates in federal facilities. The role requires leadership in supervising junior psychologists and applying neuropsychological measures to inform care decisions.

The position emphasizes advanced psychological evaluation capabilities, professional licensure, and the ability to determine appropriate care levels while ensuring humane and secure inmate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level.
• Experience in evaluating mentally ill inmates with administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide range of tests.
• Experience in developing individualized treatment plans and supervising staff psychologists.
• Experience determining care level designation for inmates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations of mentally ill inmates using a wide range of assessment instruments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for inmates.
• Provide supervision and training for less experienced staff psychologists.
• Determine appropriate care level designation for inmates.

Skills

Psychological evaluation

Neuropsychological measures

Treatment planning

Supervision

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:

Basic Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. NOTE:Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology. AND In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of the qualifying experience are:

• Experience in conducting psychological evaluations of mentally ill inmates including administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide range of personality assessment instruments, intellectual and cognitive assessment procedures and neuropsychological measures.
• Experience in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Experience in providing supervision and training for less experienced staff psychologists.
• Experience in determining the appropriate care level designation for mentally ill inmates.

Selective Factor

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. NOTE: All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided MUST show the expiration date of the license. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.