Clinical Psychologist (Specialty Program Coordinator – Resolve)
Functions as a Specialty Program Coordinator for the Resolve Program whose target population are inmates with trauma-related mental illnesses including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
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.
Required to provide clinical direction to treatment specialists.
Responsible for reporting data to other professionals, with emphasis on their area of specialty programming.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff’s 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:
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.
AND
In addition to the basic requirements, you 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:
- Conducting psychological assessments and preparing reports associated with those assessments of individuals adversely impacted by traumatic life experiences.
- Coordinating and scheduling treatment program activities.
- Formulating appropriate treatment programs, referring medical/psychiatric problems to medical services, and assisting in deciding when individuals are to be referred to more appropriate or specialized facilities.
- Planning and performing both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.
GS-13:
- Developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program.
- Administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective and projective instruments of personality assessment, intelligence tests, and tests and inventories of interests, aptitude, criminality, and achievement.
- Preparing numerous psychological reports such as court ordered study and observation cases, appraisals of changes in attitudes, personality, dynamics, and overall level of adjustment resulting from participation in programs or projects.
- Training staff in how to recognize and deal with emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders and specifically, the psychological problems targeted by the specialty program.
AND Selective Placement Factor:
- Applicants 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: Applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time you apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided MUST show the expiration date of the license. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
Education
See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
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. Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
NOTE: Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
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