Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a psychologist with a Doctoral degree and a current license to practice in the United States. The role focuses on clinical psychology in a corrections setting, including assessment, referral, and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders and co‑occurring disorders.

The position requires psychosocial interview skills, treatment planning expertise, and the ability to diagnose substance use and mental health disorders.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Education in either clinical or counseling psychology is accepted.
• Licensed to practice psychology at the doctoral level is required.
• Experience with assessment, referral, and treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and referral services for individuals with SUD/CO‑occurring disorders.
• Deliver individual and group treatment for SUD/CO‑occurring disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial interviews and develop treatment plans.
• Diagnose substance use and mental health disorders.

Skills

Substance use disorders assessment

Co-occurring disorders treatment

Psychosocial interviews

Treatment planning

Diagnosis of substance use and mental‑

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 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

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at the GS-12 levels.

OR

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 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.

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.

• 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.