Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Challenge)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Pine Knot (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a clinical psychologist to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment within a correctional setting. The role emphasizes individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

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

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Degrees may be in clinical or counseling psychology.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• Experience must include specialized work equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in treatment planning and psychotherapy with emotionally/behaviorally challenged individuals.
• Clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments.
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration and clinical recommendations.
• Knowledge of current research related to treatment practices and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for persons with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties on a regular schedule.
• Conduct clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments and document clinical notes and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide clinical recommendations pertaining to behavioral, emotional, organic, personality deficiencies and/or substance use issues.
• Apply current research to treatment practices and program evaluation to inform clinical decisions.

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical 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.

• 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.