Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Treatment Specialist serves as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility. The specialist provides inmate services, including psychotherapy and consultation, to help address psychological problems. In coordination with the Chief Psychologist, the specialist assists in developing mental health programs and trains institution staff to recognize and respond to emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders.

The role also carries regular and recurring correctional duties to maintain institutional security. These security responsibilities take precedence over the position’s other duties. Employment is subject to screening and pre-employment requirements, and successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic education requirement: a degree with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes those 24 semester hours.
• Meet the additional qualification requirement through either three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in corrections or a related field, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, at least one year of qualifying specialized experience, or an eligible combination of graduate education and experience.
• Possess a current, valid, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Upload a copy of the license showing its expiration date when applying.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of 09/30/2027.
• Successfully complete the required pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia.
• Provide transcripts when education is used to meet a requirement or substitute for specialized experience; academic coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and consultation to inmates to help them overcome psychological problems.
• Assist in developing mental health programs in coordination with the Chief Psychologist.
• Train institution staff to recognize and deal with emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders.
• Maintain the security of the institution through regular and recurring correctional responsibilities.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Potential job security, regular advancement, and retirement eligibility after 20–25 years, as described in the posting.
• Competitive pay and vacation leave.
• A 25% recruitment incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.
• A 25% retention incentive may be authorized after completion of the recruitment service agreement period.
• Nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances are authorized for FDC Honolulu, Hawaii, and MDC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

What This Job Offers

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