Clinical Psychologist – Reintegration & Housing

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed doctoral psychologist to diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered inmates. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions and report-driven treatment recommendations within a correctional setting.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and a current license, with eligibility for the Selective Placement Factor, to ensure professional practice at the federal level.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Note: degree may be in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Licensure at doctoral level is required for Selective Factor.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered inmates using evidence-based interventions.
• Administer and interpret psychology tests and prepare reports with treatment recommendations.
• Develop and implement correctional/risk management and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counseling psychology

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed doctoral psychologist to diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered inmates. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions and report-driven treatment recommendations within a correctional setting.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and a current license, with eligibility for the Selective Placement Factor, to ensure professional practice at the federal level.