Clinical Psychologist (Restrictive Housing Psychologist)
The incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive Psychological Services to Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU) inmates at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. The incumbent serves as the RHU Psychologist and reports directly to the Chief Psychologist. The RHU serves a sub-population of Bureau inmates characterized by violent, impulsive, or disruptive behavior, and/or affiliation with prison gangs. This sub-population presents unique behavioral and risk management concerns requiring specialized skills in risk assessment, behavior management, and clinical care. The incumbent's responsibilities include (1) conducting behavioral, clinical, and risk assessments of RHU inmates; (2) developing and implementing behavior management interventions to address self-injurious, disruptive, and assaultive behaviors which pose a threat to self and others; and (3) identifying, managing, and treating mental illnesses. This position requires consultation with Correctional Services staff on a routine basis. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements:
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:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at these grade levels.
Experience:
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 knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of the qualifying experience are:
Experience in conducting behavioral assessments and developing specialized correctional management plans based upon the assessments. Experience in developing interventions based on behavior analytic principles (e.g. contingency management techniques) to reduce inappropriate conduct and promote pro-social behavior. Experience in initiating transfers of psychologically unmanageable inmates to Medical Referral Centers as needed. Experience in making recommendations regarding course of action most likely to provide for the safe and secure housing of inmates with behavioral and/or mental health issues. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Basic Requirements:
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:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at these grade levels.
Experience:
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 knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of the qualifying experience are:
Experience in conducting behavioral assessments and developing specialized correctional management plans based upon the assessments. Experience in developing interventions based on behavior analytic principles (e.g. contingency management techniques) to reduce inappropriate conduct and promote pro-social behavior. Experience in initiating transfers of psychologically unmanageable inmates to Medical Referral Centers as needed. Experience in making recommendations regarding course of action most likely to provide for the safe and secure housing of inmates with behavioral and/or mental health issues. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
- Department:
0180 Psychology - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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