Clinical Psychologist (Chief Psychologist)

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

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections psychologists to maintain humane, secure environments and support successful reentry planning for inmates.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and have a full, current license to practice psychology. GS-12/GS-13 experience with inmate treatment programs, classifications, and HR collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology is required or equivalent.
• Clinical or counseling psychology doctoral training is acceptable.
• Licensure at doctoral level is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Formulate treatment programs and advise on inmate classification.
• Participate in new hire interviews and recommend selections to HR.
• Manage suicide prevention program and provide assessment/referral as needed.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment and referral

Education

Doctoral degree in 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, you must have:

Education:

GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

GS-12 and GS-13: 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 must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of the qualifying experience are:

GS-12:

• Experience in formulating appropriate treatment programs, assisting in re-classification, and recommending accommodations or program transfers for such inmates when appropriate.
• Experience in participating in new hire employment interviews and recommending selections to the Human Resource Manager.
• Experience in serving on and presiding over various committees as assigned by the Associate Warden or Warden.

GS-13:

• Experience in consulting with management officials or unit staff on classification of inmates displaying possible emotional problems and formulating treatment programs.
• Experience in managing the suicide prevention program including investigating all suicide attempts and self-mutilation gestures, reviewing completed psychological autopsy reports and recommending changes in the overall program.
• Experience in managing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and providing assessment and referral to professional resources in the community for employees on an as needed basis.

AND

Selective Factor:

• 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.

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.