Clinical Psychologist: Substance Use & Reentry Care

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level clinical psychologist to work on-site at Fort Dix, NJ. The role focuses on assessments, referrals, and treatment for inmates with substance use and co-occurring disorders, including psychosocial interviews and treatment planning.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and an active, unrestricted license in the United States.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (Ph.D. or equivalent) required; counseling variants acceptable.
• License to practice psychology in the United States (full, current, unrestricted) at the doctoral level is required.
• Experience in assessment, referral, and treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial interviews and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and referrals for inmates with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and group treatment and ongoing psychosocial support.
• Conduct psychosocial interviews and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Diagnose substance use and mental health disorders and document findings.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment

Psychosocial interviews

Diagnosis

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level clinical psychologist to work on-site at Fort Dix, NJ. The role focuses on assessments, referrals, and treatment for inmates with substance use and co-occurring disorders, including psychosocial interviews and treatment planning.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and an active, unrestricted license in the United States.