Clinical Psychologist (Sex Offense Program Psychologist)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Marianna, FL seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide psychological assessment, individual and group therapy, risk assessment, and staff support for rehabilitation and public safety.

Requirements include a doctoral degree in psychology (clinical or counseling) and a full, unrestricted license to practice in the United States, with at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Clinical or counseling psychology background accepted if trained in psychology.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score and interpret a wide variety of psychological testing instruments.
• Plan therapy courses and develop discharge reports with risk assessments.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy on a regular basis.
• Offer assessment and referral services for staff with issues affecting job performance.

Skills

Psychological testing

Therapy planning

Discharge reports

Risk assessment

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Education

Doctoral degree in 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.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

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:

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

Experience:

You must have 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.

• Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures.
• Experience in planning the course of therapy for psychological problems and developing discharge reports detailing risk assessment considerations.
• Experience in performing individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Experience in providing assessment and referral services for staff requesting assistance with problems of alcohol use, drug use, or emotional problems which are affecting job performance.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

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

• 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 upload 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 number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.