Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Advance Care Level)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Advance Care Level) at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina. The role involves leading the specialty treatment program, administering psychological testing, and delivering individual and group psychotherapy to inmates.

Primary responsibilities include crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and development of residential/nonresidential treatment

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the specialty treatment program and all activities within it.
• Administer, score and interpret a wide variety of psychological tests and procedures.
• Plan and perform individual and group psychotherapy on a regular schedule.
• Conduct interviews and crisis intervention sessions.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary unit team to develop, implement and assess program needs and goals.
• Develop, evaluate and coordinate residential and nonresidential treatment programs and design individual treatment plans.

Job description

Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Advance Care Level)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Butner Federal Correctional Complex, North Carolina

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 developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program. Responsible for the administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures. Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.

Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary unit team in developing, implementing, and assessing program needs and goals. Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis. Directly responsible for development, evaluation and coordination of residential and nonresidential treatment programs (if applicable) and for designing individual treatment plans.

Treatment modalities and techniques used include (but are not limited to) behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, insight-oriented psychotherapy, behavioral group psychotherapy, bio-feedback, crisis intervention, assertiveness training, social skills therapy, substance abuse education, individual psychotherapy, and pre-release planning.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff 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. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

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 $111147 - $144493/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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