Clinical Psychologist (Restrictive Housing Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Coleman (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Florida seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to deliver mental health services to inmates, perform assessments, and prepare reports for the courts.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology, a current license, and specialized GS-12/13-level experience. Responsibilities include screening inmates, individual and group psychotherapy, and behavior-management planning.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-12/13 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Screen inmates requiring special management.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy with inmates.
• Conduct group psychotherapy sessions.
• Provide oral and written reports for courts and mental health professionals.
• Develop behavioral management plans based on assessments.

Skills

Inmate screening

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Report writing

Behavioral assessment

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

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

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

Education

GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at these grade levels.

Experience

GS-12 and GS-13: 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 knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

GS-12

• Experience in screening and monitoring inmates requiring special management.
• Experience in conducting individual and group psychotherapy.
• Experience in providing recommendations for mental health aftercare appropriate in a community setting.
• Experience in providing oral and written reports for a variety of audiences including other mental health professionals and the courts.

GS-13

• Experience in conducting behavioral assessments and developing specialized correctional management plans based upon the assessments.
• Experience in developing interventions based on behavior analytic principles (e.g. contingency management techniques) to reduce inappropriate conduct and promote pro-social behavior.
• Experience in initiating transfers of psychologically unmanageable inmates to Medical Referral Centers as needed.
• Experience in making recommendations regarding course of action most likely to provide for the safe and secure housing of inmates with behavioral and/or mental health issues.

Selective Placement Factors

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position.

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

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.