Clinical Psychologist/Chief Psychologist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a doctoral-level psychologist to support corrections operations, focusing on clinical psychology services and reentry readiness. The role requires a doctoral degree and an unrestricted license to practice in the United States, with at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level.

The position emphasizes applying clinical psychology to treatment programs, staff guidance, and program development within the psychology

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Selective Placement Factor: licensed to practice psychology at doctoral level in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
• Experience: at least 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance to staff in the psychology department.
• Engage in specialized treatment program areas (drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA internship, transitional services).
• Support organizational development within the psychology department and corrections practices.

Skills

Organizational development

Drug abuse treatment

Forensics

Sex offender treatment

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical 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.

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 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 this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in specialized treatment program areas such as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, and transitional services program.
• Experience in organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department.
• Experience in providing professional guidance to staff in the psychology department.

Selective Placement 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.