Clinical Psychologist for Corrections & Reentry

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking Corrections professionals to provide clinical psychology services in Oklahoma City. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (clinical or counseling) and a full, current license to practice in the United States.

Grounded in assessment, treatment planning, and psychosocial care, this role will support individuals at risk of substance use and co-occurring disorders within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology; may be in clinical or counseling psychology.
• License: full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or DC.
• Substitution of education for experience is not allowed for GS-12/GS-13 levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and referral services for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial interviews and develop treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Diagnose substance use and mental health disorders.
• For GS-13, supervise treatment staff and document clinical activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychosocial interviewing

Treatment planning

Substance use disorder knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking Corrections professionals to provide clinical psychology services in Oklahoma City. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (clinical or counseling) and a full, current license to practice in the United States.

Grounded in assessment, treatment planning, and psychosocial care, this role will support individuals at risk of substance use and co-occurring disorders within the correctional system.