Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - FIT)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Clinical Psychologist to promote humane, secure environments and support successful reentry for inmates.

Basic requirements include a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology and an unrestricted doctoral license. Education must not be substituted; applicants should have experience in CBT, clinical interviews, testing, and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology required; Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.
• Must hold a full, current, unrestricted doctoral license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Conduct individual and group CBT, facilitate psycho-educational groups, and create treatment plans.
• Perform clinical interviews, review records, administer tests, and prepare reports.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clinical Interviewing

Psychological Testing

Treatment Planning

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent)

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

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 qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Degree: 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, implementing, evaluating and coordinating residential and/or nonresidential treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within a specialty treatment program.
• Experience in conducting both individual and group cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, which include facilitating psycho-educational groups and process groups; expertise in psychotherapy specific to the special population targeted in the treatment program.
• Experience in conducting clinical interviews, reviewing records, administering and interpreting psychological tests, and utilizing information to prepare reports and making treatment recommendations to include individualized treatment plans.

AND

Selective 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.**