Clinical Psychologist (Chief Psychologist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking federal agency dedicated to public safety and humane corrections. This role requires a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a valid license to practice. You will be instrumental in developing treatment programs for inmates, managing critical mental health initiatives, and ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and inmates. With a commitment to rehabilitation and community reintegration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about mental health and public service, this is the perfect career for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid and unpaid experience credit

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology is required.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology.

Responsibilities

• Formulating treatment programs and assisting in inmate re-classification.
• Managing suicide prevention program and investigating attempts.
• Consulting on inmate classification with emotional problems.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Treatment Program Formulation

Consultation with Management

Suicide Prevention Management

Employee Assistance Program Management

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 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 copy of their license at the time you apply. 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.**