Correctional Clinical Psychologist – Sex Offender Assessment

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide clinical services in a corrections setting. Responsibilities include administering, scoring and interpreting a range of psychological assessments; planning therapy approaches; and producing discharge reports with risk considerations to support inmate treatment and staff safety.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology and a full, current license to practice

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology.
• Licensed to practice psychology at doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or DC.
• Experience at GS-12/GS-13 level focusing on clinical psychology responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score and interpret a broad range of psychological tests.
• Plan therapy courses and develop discharge reports with risk considerations.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy regularly.
• Offer assessment and referral services to support staff wellbeing and performance.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Risk assessment

Staff counseling

Education

Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Job description

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to provide clinical services in a corrections setting. Responsibilities include administering, scoring and interpreting a range of psychological assessments; planning therapy approaches; and producing discharge reports with risk considerations to support inmate treatment and staff safety.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology and a full, current license to practice