Clinical Psychologist (Sex Offense Program Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Elkton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical psychological services to inmates in the Sex Offense Program (SOP). Exercises full professional responsibility for his/her findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports. Responsible for the provision of highly-skilled professional services and serves as a resource person to other psychologists, staff members, and operating officials. Responsible for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective instruments of personality assessment, risk assessment instruments and procedures, intelligence and cognitive tests, neuropsychological assessment instruments, and inventories of interest, aptitude, criminality and achievement. 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.

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 (GS-11) for the GS-12 level.
• Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures.
• Experience in planning the course of therapy for psychological problems and developing discharge reports detailing risk assessment considerations.
• Experience in performing individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Experience in providing assessment and referral services for staff requesting assistance with problems of alcohol use, drug use, or emotional problems which are affecting job performance.
• 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, showing the expiration date.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants may have received their doctoral degree in either clinical or counseling psychology.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive clinical psychological services to inmates in the Sex Offense Program (SOP).
• Exercising full professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports.
• Providing highly-skilled professional services and serving as a resource person to other psychologists, staff members, and operating officials.
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective instruments of personality assessment, risk assessment instruments and procedures, intelligence and cognitive tests, neuropsychological assessment instruments, and inventories of interest, aptitude, criminality and achievement.
• Maintaining security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• 50% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES.
• RETENTION INCENTIVE UP TO 25% MAY BE OFFERED TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RETENTION INCENTIVE.

What This Job Offers

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