Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator – STAGES)
Functions as a Specialty Program Coordinator for the Steps Toward Awareness, Growth and Emotional Strength (STAGES) Program whose target population are inmates with personality disorders, especially those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and those who engage in self-injurious behaviors.
Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program.
Responsible for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures.
Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis. Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions on an as-needed basis.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary unit team in developing, implementing, and assessing program needs and goals.
Trains institution and unit staff in how to recognize and deal with emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders targeted by the specialty program.
Required to provide clinical direction to treatment specialists and may direct the work of graduate-level psychology trainees, practicum students, paraprofessional counselors, and consultant psychologists.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the 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
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Qualifications
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.
NOTE: Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology.
AND
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. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of the qualifying experience are:
GS-12:
- Experience in conducting psychological assessments and preparing reports associated with those assessments of individuals with personality disorders.
- Experience in coordinating and scheduling treatment program activities.
- Experience in formulating appropriate treatment programs and referring medical/psychiatric problems to medical services.
- Experience in planning and performing both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.
GS-13:
- Experience in treating patients with severe personality disorders and expertise in the treatment of these disorders within a formal treatment program.
- Experience in conducting both individual and group cognitive behavioral psychotherapy.
- Experience in conducting clinical interviews and utilizing information to prepare reports and make treatment recommendations.
- Experience in providing administrative and clinical oversight of subordinate clinical staff.
- Knowledge of research practices and program evaluation measures specific to the treatment of personality disorders.
Selective Placement 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.
All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided MUST show the expiration date of the license.
Additional information
This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ’s Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Please refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.
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. You must include the last four digits of your social security number and the vacancy announcement number on your application packet. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE.
Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
Phone: 972-352-4200
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