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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator - MAT)

Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $161K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to coordinate drug abuse programs at Fort Dix, NJ. The role involves overseeing treatment programs and supervising clinical activities related to substance abuse treatment for inmates.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs duties consistent with the coordination of approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Exercises full professional responsibility for his/her findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports

Responsible for initiating a treatment program and for implementing and monitoring the treatment program in compliance with Bureau of Prisons’ policy, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and the First Step Act of 2018

Directs and supervises all clinical activities and staff in relation to the drug treatment of Bureau inmates, including: testing, test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, clinical staffing of inmates with staff and serves as the institution advocate for drug programs with all staff, including Executive staff

Responsible for the provision of highly-skilled drug abuse treatment protocols and supervision of all drug abuse treatment staff

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 psychologistSubstance use disorder treatmentClinical supervisionPsychosocial treatmentPsychological assessmentsGroup therapyStaff developmentDecision making

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

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 at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels

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 in providing assessment and referral services for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders

GS-12: Experience in providing individual and/or group treatment to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders

GS-12: Experience in conducting psychosocial interviews and developing treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders

GS-12: Experience in diagnosing substance use and mental health disorders

GS-13: Experience in evaluating need for substance use and/or mental health treatment

GS-13: Experience in supervising treatment staff in the provision of individual or group therapy and associated clinical documentation

GS-13: Experience in providing psychosocial treatment to individuals receiving medication for substance use disorders

GS-13: Experience in planning and implementing treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders

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

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

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications