Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide clinical services in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include treatment planning, conducting assessments, and delivering psychotherapy to incarcerated individuals.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and a current unrestricted license to practice psychology in the United States or DC.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology required (Ph.D. or equivalent).
• Must be licensed to practice psychology at doctoral level in US/territory/DC, with license expiration date shown.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for individuals with emotional/behavioral difficulties.
• Conduct clinical interviews, crisis interventions, psychological assessments, and document notes with recommendations.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy; collaborate with interdisciplinary team; contribute to program evaluations.

Skills

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licensed Psychologist

Education

Doctoral degree (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.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following: Basic Requirements: GS-12 and GS-13: 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, applicants must have: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. 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 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 in treatment planning and performing both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis for persons with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Experience conducting clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments and utilizing the information to author clinical notes and make treatment recommendations. Experience working with an interdisciplinary team and providing clinical recommendations related to behavioral, emotional, organic, personality deficiencies and/or alcohol/drug habituation. Knowledge of current research related to treatment practices and clinical program evaluation. GS-13: Experience in developing, evaluating and coordinating inpatient therapeutic programming. Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision of subordinate clinical staff. Experience developing individualized cognitive behavioral treatment plans/interventions for incarcerated persons with antisocial attitudes and behaviors, substance abuse and/or mental illness using clinical data including psychological assessments, clinical interviews and/or behavioral observations. Experience facilitating individual and group cognitive behavioral psychotherapy specific to the special population targeted in the treatment program. Knowledge of current literature and research related to cognitive behavioral interventions, treatment practices and program evaluations. 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. 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. The documentation provided MUST show the expiration date of the license. 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.