Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Resolve)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Loretto (PA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Clinical Psychologist specializing in program coordination to develop, implement, and oversee the Resolve specialty treatment program. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, administering tests, and providing regular individual and group psychotherapy.

Additionally, the role involves conducting interviews and crisis interventions as needed, while maintaining security responsibilities inherent to correctional settings.

Formación

• Experience administering and interpreting psychological tests (objective and projective).
• Ability to plan and perform individual and group psychotherapy on a regular basis.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention and clinical interviews.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the specialty treatment program.
• Coordinate activities within the specialty treatment program.
• Administer, score and interpret a wide variety of psychological tests.
• Conduct interviews and crisis intervention sessions as needed.

Conocimientos

Psychological testing

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Interviews

Herramientas

Psychological testing instruments

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Resolve)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program.

Responsible for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective and projective instruments of personality assessment; intelligence tests; and tests and inventories of interests, aptitude, criminality, and achievement. Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.

Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions on an as‑needed, unscheduled basis. Answering special requests for evaluation by institution staff (or in some cases the involved inmate) following observed bizarre behavior or thoughts, insomnia, somnambulism, psychosomatic complaints, suicidal preoccupations, depression, situational crises, long‑term disciplinary and segregation cases, dangerousness, or use of illicit drugs.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre‑accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110047 – $143062/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.