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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator - Advanced Care Level)

Springfield, Missouri, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $141K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to coordinate specialty treatment programs within a correctional facility. The role involves developing and evaluating treatment programs, administering psychological assessments, and conducting individual and group therapy.

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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, including objective and projective instruments of personality assessment; intelligence tests; and tests and inventories of interests, aptitude, criminality, and achievement

Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis. Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions on an as-needed, unscheduled basis

Answering special requests for evaluation by institution staff (or in some cases the involved inmate) following observed bizarre behavior or thoughts, insomnia, somnambulism, psychosomatic complaints, suicidal preoccupations, depression, situational crises, long-term disciplinary and segregation cases, dangerousness, or use of illicit drugs

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

Doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed psychologistPsychological assessmentsIndividualGroup therapyCognitive-behavioral therapyTrauma-informed careTreatment planningCrisis interventionSupervision skillsMental health literatureDecision-making skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is 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

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

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

Experience developing individualized treatment plans that are based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, utilize trauma-informed care, and/or skills training and which are grounded in a patient's individual treatment needs

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

Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating treatment for those with mental health needs and for coordinating and evaluating all activities associated with the care of those with advanced mental health needs

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

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

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

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating

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 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

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm