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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Psychologist (Chief Psychologist)

Forrest City, Arkansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $162K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Chief Psychologist for the Bureau of Prisons, responsible for leading the Psychology Services department at a federal correctional facility. The role involves administration and program development, psychological assessment and evaluation, as well as supervising specialized treatment programs for inmates.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as Chief of the Psychology Services department at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility

Major duties and responsibilities include administration and program development, psychological assessment and evaluation, training and supervision, research/program evaluation, as well as facilitating a wide variety of professional, self-help and personal growth programs

The Chief Psychologist supervises two or more specialized treatment psychology programs, each directed by a GS-13 program coordinator psychologist

Specialized treatment programs include such program areas as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, transitional services program, etc

Maintains an ongoing awareness of organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed psychologistPsychological assessmentsIndividualGroup therapySupervisionTrainingOrganizational developmentSpecialized treatment programsDecision makingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required

Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

Experience in reviewing completed studies, research documents and a variety of other reports

Experience in providing psychology services, establishing group and individual therapy sessions, assisting in the classification of inmates, and participating on unit teams

Experience in managing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and providing assessment and referral to professional resources in the community for employees on an as needed basis

Experience in consulting with management officials or unit staff on classification of inmates displaying possible emotional problems

Experience in specialized treatment program areas such as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, and transitional services program

Experience in organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department

Experience in providing professional guidance to staff in the psychology department

Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia

All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement

Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application

Ability to conduct psychological assessments

Ability to recommend treatment interventions for various disorders

Skill in conducting individual and group psychotherapy

Ability to supervise and develop potential of subordinates

Ability to make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances

Knowledge of special program areas in psychology

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.