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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Psychologist (Forensics Unit Psychologist)

Springfield, Missouri, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $141K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Forensics Unit to work under the Department of Justice. The role involves conducting forensic examinations, evaluating inmates for competency to stand trial, and formulating treatment plans while ensuring public safety within a correctional environment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of inmates to assess competency to stand trial and/or the offender’s responsibility for his behavior at the time of the offense

Prepares reports which detail the findings in support of the opinion rendered

Assists in interdisciplinary classification of inmates by identifying behavioral, emotional, personality disorders, organic mental disorders, alcohol or drug dependencies and/or self-destructive potential and the subsequent development of suitable suggested programs for the individual inmate

Formulates treatment program decisions, referring medical problems to the Medical Officer, and assists in decisions to transfer the inmate to more appropriate or specialized facilities

Examines candidates for the Witness Protection Program of the Office of Enforcement Operations

Is expected to organize and conduct pre-release reviews on inmates to determine if they suffer from a mental disease or defect that would present a danger to the persons or property of others upon release

Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis

Consults with interdisciplinary staff teams in assessing program needs, and in developing and implementing program plans for individual inmates

Must have the ability to develop psychological treatment modalities for severely disturbed inmates

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution

Qualification

Licensed psychologistPsycho-diagnostic assessmentsIndividual psychotherapyGroup psychotherapyTreatment program formulationCompetency evaluationsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

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

GS-12: Experience which demonstrates the ability to administer, score, and interpret a wide variety of psycho-diagnostic assessment instruments

GS-12: Experience in performing individual and group psychotherapy

GS-12: Experience assisting with formulating appropriate treatment programs and recommending accommodations or program transfers when appropriate

GS-12: Experience in providing the full range of professional psychological services to inmates

GS-13: Experience in the administration and interpretation of objective and projective assessment instruments including intellectual, personality, and neuropsychological assessment techniques

GS-13: Experience in evaluating and/or supervising the evaluation of inmates to assess competency to stand trial and/or the offender's responsibility for his behavior at the time of the offense

GS-13: Experience in formulating treatment program decisions, referring medical problems to the Medical Officer, and assisting in decisions to transfer inmates to a more appropriate or specialized facility

GS-13: Experience in appraising the attitudes, personality dynamics and overall level of adjustment of inmates resulting from participation in current institutional programs and/or from the implementation of new, demonstration and innovative projects

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

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.