Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Challenge)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a licensed doctoral psychologist to lead clinical programs and supervise a team of clinicians in a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes development of CBT-based treatments, program evaluation, and direct therapy with incarcerated individuals. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology and be licensed to practice in the United States.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (or equivalent) required.
• Specialized experience in clinical psychology within corrections is preferred.
• Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate inpatient therapeutic programming.
• Provide clinical supervision of subordinate clinical staff.
• Develop individualized cognitive behavioral treatment plans/interventions for incarcerated persons.
• Facilitate individual and group cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for the target population.
• Apply current literature and research on cognitive behavioral interventions and program evaluations.

Skills

Inpatient therapy

Clinical supervision

CBT therapy

Assessment skills

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 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.

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.**