Clinical Psychologist (Reintegration Housing Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Oakdale (LA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 142,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Clinical Psychologist for a Reintegration Housing Unit in a federal facility. The role focuses on specialized risk and behavior assessment, treatment planning, and mental health care for inmates in RHU.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, identifying needs, and delivering targeted clinical interventions, with routine consultation with Correctional Services staff as part of a security-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral, clinical, and risk assessments of inmates in reintegration housing.
Identify treatment needs and provide appropriate clinical interventions.
Identify, manage, and treat mental illnesses.

Skills

Risk assessment

Behavior management

Clinical treatment

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Psychological Services to inmates in a Reintegration Housing Unit (RHU) at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correction facility. The RHU serves a sub-population of Bureau inmates characterized by a need to be separated from the general population because of safety and/or security reasons.

This sub-population presents unique treatment and risk management concerns requiring specialized skill in risk assessment, behavior management, and clinical treatment. Responsibilities include (1) conducting behavioral, clinical, and risk assessments of inmates in reintegration housing; (2) identifying treatment needs and providing appropriate clinical interventions; and (3) identifying, managing, and treating mental illnesses.

This position requires consultation with Correctional Services staff on a routine basis. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $96855 – $142452/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.