Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Resolve)

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a psychologist (GS-12/13) to provide clinical services within a secure facility in Minnesota. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans grounded in CBT and trauma-informed care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and authoring reports that guide patient care.

Applicants must hold a doctoral level psychology license and meet education and experience requirements to support mental health programs and successful reentry outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.
• Degree can be in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Must hold a doctoral license to practice psychology at doctoral level in the US or DC.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on cognitive-behavioral interventions and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct psychological assessments and write corresponding reports for patients with mental health needs.
• Coordinate and evaluate care, including psychotherapy and related services, for individuals in treatment programs.

Skills

Clinical psychology practice

Psychotherapy (CBT)

Trauma-informed care

Assessment & reports

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

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:

Basic Requirements:

GS-12 and GS-13: 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:

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:

GS-12:

• 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.
• Experience developing individualized treatment plans that are based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, utilize trauma-informed care, and/or 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 treatment for those with mental health needs and for coordinating and evaluating all activities associated with the care of those with advanced mental health needs.
• 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 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.**