Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons, part of the Federal Prison System, seeks a licensed psychologist at GS-13 to oversee clinical services in correctional settings. The role emphasizes evaluating needs for mental health treatment and supervising staff delivering individual or group therapies, with duties extending to documentation and psychosocial care for inmates with substance use disorders.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology (clinical or counseling) and possess a full, current license to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
• No substitution of education for experience at GS-13 level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate need for substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Supervise treatment staff providing individual or group therapy and document care.
• Provide psychosocial treatment to individuals on substance use disorder medications.
• Plan and implement treatment programs for substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counseling psychology

Psychotherapy supervision

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling 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.

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at the GS-13 levels.

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.

• Experience in evaluating need for substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Experience in supervising treatment staff in the provision of individual or group therapy and associated clinical documentation.
• Experience in providing psychosocial treatment to individuals receiving medication for substance use disorders.
• Experience in planning and implementing treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring 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 times 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.