USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Clinical Psychologist (Sex Offender Program Psychologist)
Federal Medical Center Carswell, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $149K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Sex Offender Program at the Federal Medical Center Carswell. The role involves administering psychological assessments, conducting psychotherapy, and preparing psychological reports for sex offenders while maintaining security within the institution.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective instruments of personality assessment, risk assessment instruments and procedures, intelligence and cognitive tests, neuropsychological assessment instruments and inventories of interest, aptitude, criminality and achievement
Administers and interprets specialized, sex offender specific assessment instruments and procedures
Based on data from testing, interviewing and records containing social, educational, personal and institutional adjustment data, responsible for preparation of psychological reports for various uses
Performs both individual and group psychotherapy with sex offenders on a regularly scheduled basis
Serves as a source of expert advice and opinion and demonstrates knowledge of research techniques and findings as relevant to the area of the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders
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
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
GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position
GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures
Experience in planning the course of therapy for psychological problems and developing discharge reports detailing risk assessment considerations
Experience in performing individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis
Experience in providing assessment and referral services for staff requesting assistance with problems of alcohol use, drug use, or emotional problems which are affecting job performance
Experience administering, scoring and interpreting specialized, sex offender specific assessment instruments and procedures
Experience in providing discharge reports for U.S. Probation to assist in the effective management of sex offenders while on supervised release
Experience in performing both individual and group psychotherapy with sex offenders on a regularly scheduled basis
Experience in serving as a source of expert advice and opinion, and demonstrating knowledge of research techniques and findings relevant to the area of the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders
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
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.
Company
USAJOBS
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