USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Unit Psychologist)
Fort Devens, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$119K/yr - $155K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Mental Health Unit at the Federal Medical Center in Devens, Massachusetts. The role involves providing psychological services to a diverse patient population and assessing the needs of severely ill psychiatric inpatients.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Mental Health Unit Psychologist for the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Devens, Massachusetts and is under the supervision of the Chief, Psychology Services
Provides services for inpatient/outpatient medical, surgical, psychiatric, and chemically dependent patients
The population includes a wide range of psychological disorders including Schizophrenic Disorder, Paranoid Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Affective disorders, Dissociative disorders, and major Personality Disorders such as Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Disturbance
Responsible for assessing the mental health, educational, vocational, and rehabilitation needs of a wide variety of severely ill psychiatric inpatients
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
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
Experience in assessing the mental health, education, vocational and rehabilitation needs of a wide variety of severely ill psychiatric inpatients
Experience in meeting quality assurance standards as set by the Psychology Services
Experience in providing written and oral documentation of assessment and treatment in accordance with general clinical practice and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Experience in providing consultation and technical assistance to nursing and correctional staff engaged in counseling programs
Ability to conduct psychological assessments
Ability to recommend treatment interventions for various disorders
Skill in conducting individual and group psychotherapy
Ability to make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances
Knowledge of the major mental illnesses specialty area of psychology
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Successful completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check
Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques', three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 1-year probationary period
Benefits
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Company
USAJOBS
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