Clinical Psychologist & Reentry Program Lead

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Pine Knot (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a clinical psychologist to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment within a correctional setting. The role emphasizes individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and maintain an unrestricted license to practice psychology in the United States.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Degrees may be in clinical or counseling psychology.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• Experience must include specialized work equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in treatment planning and psychotherapy with emotionally/behaviorally challenged individuals.
• Clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments.
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration and clinical recommendations.
• Knowledge of current research related to treatment practices and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for persons with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties on a regular schedule.
• Conduct clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments and document clinical notes and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide clinical recommendations pertaining to behavioral, emotional, organic, personality deficiencies and/or substance use issues.
• Apply current research to treatment practices and program evaluation to inform clinical decisions.

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a clinical psychologist to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment within a correctional setting. The role emphasizes individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and maintain an unrestricted license to practice psychology in the United States.