Correctional Clinical Psychologist: Substance Use & Treatment

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Welch (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks a licensed psychologist at the GS-12/13 level to evaluate need for substance use or mental health treatment, supervise clinical staff, and deliver psychosocial interventions. A doctoral degree in psychology and licensure are required.

Applicants should have experience in planning treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions, and be prepared for a demanding, security-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in clinical psychology with direct full professional work.
• Note: degree may be in clinical or counseling psychology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate need for substance use or mental health treatment.
• Supervise treatment staff providing individual or group therapy and documentations.
• Provide psychosocial treatment to individuals receiving medication for substance use disorders.
• Plan and implement treatment programs for individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Substance use evaluation

Clinical supervision

Psychosocial treatment

Treatment program development

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks a licensed psychologist at the GS-12/13 level to evaluate need for substance use or mental health treatment, supervise clinical staff, and deliver psychosocial interventions. A doctoral degree in psychology and licensure are required.

Applicants should have experience in planning treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions, and be prepared for a demanding, security-sensitive environment.