Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Forrest City (AR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 116,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator) at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Forrest City, AR coordinates and leads drug abuse programs, including MAT, non-residential and residential treatment. The role provides professional autonomy in directing clinical activities and supervising staff involved in inmate drug treatment.

You will serve as the institution's drug program expert, conducting assessments and reporting findings while ensuring security and collaboration with

Qualifications

Must possess psychology credentials and licensure.
Education transcripts may be required for qualification verification.

Responsibilities

Coordinates approved drug abuse programs including MAT, non-residential and residential treatment.
Directs and supervises clinical activities and staff in relation to inmate drug treatment.
Acts as resource person to psychologists, staff and operating officials while maintaining security.

Skills

Drug abuse treatment

MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)

Clinical supervision

Inmate rehabilitation

Job description

Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Key Responsibilities

Performs duties consistent with the coordination of approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Exercises full professional responsibility for his/her findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports.

The incumbent has professional autonomy in directing and supervising all clinical activities and staff in relation to the drug treatment of Bureau inmates, including: testing, test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, clinical staffing of inmates with staff and serving as the institution advocate for drug programs with all staff, including Executive staff.

Responsible for the provision of highly-skilled drug abuse treatment protocols and supervision of all drug abuse treatment staff, is the expert on offender drug treatment and therefore serves as the drug program resource person to other psychologists, staff members, and operating officials. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.