Clinical Psychologist - Specialty Programs Coordinator

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons in Cumberland, MD seeks a psychologist at the GS-12/13 level to provide clinical psychology services within a federal facility. The role involves psychotherapy with individuals and groups, assessments, and treatment planning.

The candidate will work on interdisciplinary teams, develop CBT-based interventions, and document clinical notes to support patient care and program evaluation. Licensure at the doctoral level is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia must be on file.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13).
• Experience in developing, coordinating inpatient therapeutic programming and providing clinical supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for patients.
• Conduct clinical interviews, crisis interventions, and psychological assessments; document notes and make treatment recommendations.
• Develop individualized cognitive behavioral treatment plans/interventions for incarcerated individuals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide clinical and administrative supervision as needed.
• Document clinical notes and contribute to program evaluation and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Treatment planning

Clinical interviews

Crisis intervention

Psychological assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent)

Licensure: current doctoral-level psychology license (US state/DC)

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons in Cumberland, MD seeks a psychologist at the GS-12/13 level to provide clinical psychology services within a federal facility. The role involves psychotherapy with individuals and groups, assessments, and treatment planning.

The candidate will work on interdisciplinary teams, develop CBT-based interventions, and document clinical notes to support patient care and program evaluation. Licensure at the doctoral level is required.