Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Challenge)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Pine Knot (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide clinical services within a secure setting.

The role focuses on psychotherapy, comprehensive assessment, and treatment planning to support inmate reentry and public safety.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• No substitution of education for specialized experience.
• License to practice psychology at doctoral level is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy on a regular schedule.
• Conduct clinical interviews and crisis interventions.
• Prepare clinical notes and give treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on behavioral and emotional issues.

Skills

Treatment planning

Clinical interviews

Crisis intervention

Psychological assessment

Interdisciplinary team

Research knowledge

Licensure required

Education

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

Experience: 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:

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.

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.

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.