Clinical Psychologist (Regional Psychology Services Administrator)
Serves as a Regional Psychology Services Administrator (PSA) for a region within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Serves as the technical advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, other Regional Administrators, and institution Wardens and their staff on matters related to Psychology Services departments and their role in BOP institutions. Disseminates and implements agency standards developed by the Psychology Services Branch (PSB) of the Reentry Services Division, Central Office, pertinent to suicide risk management, the care of mentally ill inmates, the oversight of correctional treatment programs, and other critical areas relevant to institution Psychology Services operations. Provides staff assistance to all institutions within the region through the promotion of effective, evidence-based mental health and re-entry programming practices. Maintains records of psychology staffing at institutions within the region, and advises the Regional Director of critical psychology staffing shortages that may impact the quality of clinical services or program integrity. Promotes professional development among psychologists in the region. 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. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
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 qualifications 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 qualifying experience are:
Experience providing clinical services to inmates as a mental health provider in a correctional treatment setting. Experience supervising clinical staff who are providing mental health or rehabilitation treatment programs in a correctional setting. Experience managing a prison psychology department or a correctional treatment program for inmates with mental illness (e.g., residential program for mentally ill offenders). ANDSelective Placement Factor:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. NOTE:
ALL applicants MUST submit license for verification. The documentation MUST show the expiration date of the license.This documentation MUST be uploaded at the time you apply. If applicable, 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:
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, you must have:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
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 qualifications 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 qualifying experience are:
Experience providing clinical services to inmates as a mental health provider in a correctional treatment setting. Experience supervising clinical staff who are providing mental health or rehabilitation treatment programs in a correctional setting. Experience managing a prison psychology department or a correctional treatment program for inmates with mental illness (e.g., residential program for mentally ill offenders). ANDSelective Placement Factor:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. NOTE:
ALL applicants MUST submit license for verification. The documentation MUST show the expiration date of the license.This documentation MUST be uploaded at the time you apply. If applicable, 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:
$131,507 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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