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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Clinical Psychologist (Regional Psychology Services Administrator)

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $165K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to serve as a Regional Psychology Services Administrator for the Bureau of Prisons. The role involves providing technical advice on Psychology Services, implementing agency standards, and promoting effective mental health practices within the region.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Regional Psychology Services Administrator (PSA) for a region within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Serves as the technical advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, other Regional Administrators, and institution Wardens and their staff on matters related to Psychology Services departments and their role in BOP institutions

Disseminates and implements agency standards developed by the Psychology Services Branch (PSB) of the Reentry Services Division, Central Office, pertinent to suicide risk management, the care of mentally ill inmates, the oversight of correctional treatment programs, and other critical areas relevant to institution Psychology Services operations

Provides staff assistance to all institutions within the region through the promotion of effective, evidence-based mental health and re-entry programming practices

Maintains records of psychology staffing at institutions within the region, and advises the Regional Director of critical psychology staffing shortages that may impact the quality of clinical services or program integrity

Promotes professional development among psychologists in the region

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

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed psychologistClinical services experienceSupervising clinical staffManaging psychology departmentAnalyze InformationTechnical CompetencyResearch PracticesManage ResourcesOral CommunicationWritten Communication

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

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

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.

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