Clinical Psychologist (Chief Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Leavenworth, KS

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Chief of the Psychology Services department at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Major duties and responsibilities include administration and program development, psychological assessment and evaluation, training and supervision, research/program evaluation, as well as facilitating a wide variety of professional, self-help and personal growth programs. The Chief Psychologist supervises two or more specialized treatment psychology programs, each directed by a GS-13 program coordinator psychologist. Specialized treatment programs include such program areas as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, transitional services program, etc. Maintains an ongoing awareness of organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in specialized treatment program areas such as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, and transitional services program.
• Experience in organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department.
• Experience in providing professional guidance to staff in the psychology department.
• 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.
• Must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement, showing the expiration date.

Nice To Haves

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP) eligibility

Responsibilities

• Administration and program development
• Psychological assessment and evaluation
• Training and supervision
• Research/program evaluation
• Facilitating a wide variety of professional, self-help and personal growth programs
• Supervising two or more specialized treatment psychology programs
• Maintaining an ongoing awareness of organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department
• Maintaining security of the institution

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree