Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

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

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Pennsylvania seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide clinical services within a federal correctional facility. A doctoral degree in psychology and license to practice are required.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and delivering individual or group therapies tailored to inmates, including those with co-occurring disorders. Applicants must meet education and experience requirements and maintain licensure; electronic

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• License to practice psychology (doctoral level) in the United States.
• Experience in providing assessment, treatment, and referral for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Interviewing skills

Substance use disorders

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 qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements

Degree: 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

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 providing assessment and referral services for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in providing individual and/or group treatment to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in conducting psychosocial interviews and developing treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in diagnosing substance use and mental health disorders.

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.

• Applicant must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or 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.