Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
Duties
What are the Major Duties of this Position? Performs duties consistent with the coordination of approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Exercises full professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports.
- Responsible for initiating a treatment program and for implementing and monitoring the treatment program in compliance with Bureau of Prisons’ policy, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and the First Step Act of 2018.
- Directs and supervises all clinical activities and staff in relation to the drug treatment of Bureau inmates, including: testing, test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, clinical staffing of inmates with staff and serves as the institution advocate for drug programs with all staff, including Executive staff.
- Responsible for the provision of highly-skilled drug abuse treatment protocols and supervision of all drug abuse treatment staff.
- Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
Salary
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Qualifications
How Do I Qualify for this Position? To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Basic Requirements:
- Degree: 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.
- In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have:
Experience:
- GS-12 and GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Selective Factor: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor:
- 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.
NOTE: All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement.
Other Information
This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
- Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
- The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
NOTE: A 25% RELOCATION INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RELOCATION INCENTIVES.
How to Apply
Your completed application packet must be submitted to the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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.
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