Impactful Forensic Psychologist, Corrections Unit

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections psychology professionals join the Federal Prison System to deliver clinical psychology services to inmates and support successful reentry. The role requires a PsyD/PhD and a current psychology license, with GS-12/13 experience in specialized clinical duties and program development.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in administering a range of assessments and providing individual or group psychotherapy, while contributing to treatment planning and program transfers when

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• License to practice psychology at the doctoral level is required.
• Experience at GS-12/GS-13 level with relevant clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and interpret psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to inmates.
• Formulate treatment programs and recommend appropriate transfers when needed.
• Deliver the full range of professional psychological services to inmates.

Skills

Psycho-diagnostic assessment

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Treatment program planning

Inmate clinical services

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical psychology

Job description

Corrections psychology professionals join the Federal Prison System to deliver clinical psychology services to inmates and support successful reentry. The role requires a PsyD/PhD and a current psychology license, with GS-12/13 experience in specialized clinical duties and program development.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in administering a range of assessments and providing individual or group psychotherapy, while contributing to treatment planning and program transfers when