Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Resolve)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level clinical psychologist to provide assessment and treatment services to offenders, and to support reentry programs. The role emphasizes evidence-based therapy, functional assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology, be licensed to practice, and have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level is required.
• Experience applying evidence-based treatments in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments and reports.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy using CBT and related approaches.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patients with serious mental illness or trauma.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support reentry programs.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Assessment

CBT

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical psychology

Tools

Psychological tests

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.

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:

Education:

GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

GS-12 and GS-13: 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 treating patients with serious mental illness, trauma disorders, and/or substance use disorders in individual and/or group therapy and/or in the context of a formal treatment program utilizing evidenced based treatment.
• Experience developing individualized treatment plans that are based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, the illness management and recovery model, and/or social skills training and which are grounded in a patient's individual treatment needs.
• Experience completing comprehensive psychological assessments for patients with serious mental illness, trauma disorders, and/or substance use disorders and writing corresponding reports associated with those assessments.

GS-13:

• 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.

Selective Factor:

GS-12 and GS-13: 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.