Clinical Psychologist (Reintegration Housing Psychologist)

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to join a clinical/counseling program at a Oakdale, Louisiana facility. The position focuses on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and risk assessment of inmates.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, a full, current license to practice psychology, and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or higher. Applicants must electronically submit license documentation with expiration dates.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to professional work in clinical/counseling psychology.
• Licensure: full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/GS-13 level).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered and/or disruptive inmates.
• Administer and interpret psychology tests and prepare reports with treatment recommendations.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and develop correctional/risk management plans.
• Provide administrative oversight and ensure integration of treatment within the facility.

Skills

Clinical psychology knowledge

Assessment and reporting

Evidence-based interventions

Correctional risk management

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent)

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:

Basic Requirements:

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, you must have:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this grade level.

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.

Some examples of the qualifying experience are:

GS-12:

• Experience that demonstrates professional knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques of clinical/counseling psychology to accurately diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered and/or disruptive inmates.
• Experience in administering and interpreting psychology tests and utilizing the information to prepare reports and make treatment recommendations.
• Experience in delivering evidence-based treatment interventions for behaviorally disordered offenders.
• Experience in implementing correctional/risk management and/or treatment plans for behaviorally disordered offenders.

GS-13:

• Experience that demonstrates professional knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques of clinical/counseling psychology to accurately diagnose, manage, and treat behaviorally disordered and/or disruptive inmates.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and preparing reports related to those assessments of mentally ill and/or behaviorally disordered individuals.
• Experience in providing administrative oversight over and delivering evidence-based interventions for behaviorally disordered offenders.
• Experience in developing and implementing correctional/risk management and/or treatment plans for behaviorally disordered offenders.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

• Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.

NOTE: All applicants must electronically submit 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**