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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Clinical Psychologist (Administrative Maximum Unit Psychologist)

Florence, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $141K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Administrative Maximum Unit. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing mental health services to inmates, while ensuring the security of the institution.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

In addition to fulfilling the duties of a Staff Psychologist in the United States Penitentiary-Administrative Maximum (ADX), the ADX Psychologist is responsible for contributing to the successful evaluation, management and eventual reintegration of inmates housed in ADX

Conducts behavioral assessments, risk assessments and/or psychological evaluations of ADX inmates as clinically or behaviorally indicated, to include a psychological history

Develops individualized correctional management plans and/or treatment plans for ADX inmates based on a thorough evaluation of their case and delivers a range of direct mental health services to these inmates to include contingency management interventions, clinical case management, individual therapy and group therapy

Consults with Unit Officers, Unit Team, Health Services staff and Correctional Services staff on a regular basis regarding risk management strategies and psychological issues for ADX inmates

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

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed psychologistBehavioral assessmentsIndividualGroup therapyCorrectional management plansPsychological evaluationsBehavioral management experienceOralBehavioral disordersWritten communicationDecision making

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 screening and monitoring inmates or clients requiring behavioral management in a correctional or hospital setting

Experience in conducting individual and group psychotherapy

Experience in providing recommendations for behavioral or mental health aftercare appropriate in a community setting

Experience in providing oral and written reports for a variety of audiences including other behavioral or mental health professionals and the courts

Experience in conducting behavioral assessments and developing specialized correctional management plans based upon the assessments

Experience in developing interventions based on behavior analytic principles (e.g. contingency management techniques) to reduce inappropriate conduct and promote pro-social behavior

Experience with developing individualized correctional management and/or treatment plans based on thorough evaluation

Experience in making recommendations regarding course of action for the safe and secure housing of inmates or clients with behavioral and/or mental health issues

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