Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Resolve)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral‑level psychologist for clinical work within the corrections system. The role requires treating inmates and developing individualized care plans grounded in evidence‑based therapies.

The position demands a valid, unrestricted doctoral license in the United States and a demonstrated ability to work with trauma, serious mental illness, or substance use disorders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Qualifications emphasize specialized psychological practice in clinical settings.
• Application requires a current license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Assessment

CBT

Treatment planning

Trauma-informed care

Substance use disorders

Report writing

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (clinical or counseling)

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 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.

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. 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.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**