Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator) coordinates approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). The incumbent exercises full professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, and reports, and has professional autonomy to direct and supervise clinical activities and staff involved in drug treatment for Bureau inmates.

The position includes testing and test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, staffing cases with institutional staff, and advocating for drug programs to staff, including Executive staff. The incumbent provides skilled drug abuse treatment protocols, supervises drug abuse treatment staff, and serves as a subject-matter resource on offender drug treatment for psychologists, staff members, and operating officials.

The incumbent also shares responsibility with other correctional institution employees for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly. The position requires a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, at least one year of qualifying specialized experience, and a full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology; a degree in clinical or counseling psychology is acceptable.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Qualifying experience may include evaluating the need for substance use and/or mental health treatment; supervising treatment staff delivering individual or group therapy and associated clinical documentation; providing psychosocial treatment to individuals receiving medication for substance use disorders; or planning and implementing treatment programs for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Hold a full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. A copy showing the license expiration date must be uploaded with the application.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the required three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution may be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to determine firearm authorization.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Exercise professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, and reports.
• Direct and supervise clinical activities and staff related to drug treatment of Bureau inmates.
• Conduct testing and test interpretation, make clinical diagnoses, and participate in clinical staffing of inmates with staff.
• Serve as the institution advocate for drug programs with staff, including Executive staff.
• Provide drug abuse treatment protocols and supervise drug abuse treatment staff.
• Serve as a drug treatment resource for psychologists, staff members, and operating officials.
• Help maintain institutional security, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A retention incentive of up to 25% may be offered to selectees who meet the criteria.

What This Job Offers

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