USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Stepdown)
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $141K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to coordinate specialty treatment programs within a correctional setting. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment programs, as well as providing individual and group psychotherapy to individuals with serious mental illnesses.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program
Responsible for the administration, scoring and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures
Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis
Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary unit team in developing, implementing, and assessing program needs and goals
Directly responsible for development, evaluation and coordination of residential and nonresidential treatment programs (if applicable) and for designing individual treatment plans
Treatment modalities and techniques used include (but are not limited to) behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, insight-oriented psychotherapy, behavioral group psychotherapy, bio-feedback, crisis intervention, assertiveness training, social skills therapy, substance abuse education, individual psychotherapy, and pre-release planning
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Degree: 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
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 treating patients with serious mental illness, trauma disorders, and/or substance use disorders in individual and/or group therapy and/or in the context of a formal treatment program utilizing evidenced based treatment
GS-12: Experience developing individualized treatment plans that are based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, the illness management and recovery model, and/or social skills training and which are grounded in a patient's individual treatment needs
GS-12: Experience completing comprehensive psychological assessments for patients with serious mental illness, trauma disorders, and/or substance use disorders and writing corresponding reports associated with those assessments
GS-13: Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating residential and/or nonresidential treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within a specialty treatment program
GS-13: Experience in conducting both individual and group cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, which include facilitating psycho-educational groups and process groups; expertise in psychotherapy specific to the special population targeted in the treatment program
GS-13: Experience in conducting clinical interviews, reviewing records, administering and interpreting psychological tests, and utilizing information to prepare reports and making treatment recommendations to include individualized treatment plans
GS-12 and GS-13: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor: Applicant must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia
Benefits
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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.
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