Clinical Psychologist (Special Management Unit Psychologist) Job in Oakdale, Louisiana US

Clinical Psychologist (Special Management Unit Psychologist)

Why is it Great to Work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? Do your Career Justice and consider a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). In addition to being regarded as a family and career-oriented agency, the BOP offers a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development. With over 35,000 highly motivated individuals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference. Will the Federal Bureau of Prisons Pay for me to Move? Reimbursement IS NOT authorized for travel and transportation for this position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. In special situations, a waiver may be requested up to age 39 at locations where there is a shortage of applicants under 37. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for, or exempt from, The Selective Service. Click Here DUTIES: Back to top What are the Major Duties of this Position? The Special Management Unit (SMU) Psychologist serves a subpopulation of inmates characterized by violent, impulsive or disruptive behavior and/or affiliation with prison gangs. This subpopulation presents with unique behavioral and risk management concerns requiring specialized skill in risk assessment, behavioral management, and clinical care. The incumbentrsquo;s responsibilities include (1) conducting behavioral, clinical and risk assessments of SMU inmates; (2) developing and implementing behavior management intervention to address self-injurious, disruptive and assaultive behaviors which pose a threat to self or others; and (3) identifying, managing and treating mental illnesses. The incumbent also provides supervision to Specialty Treatment Program Specialists assigned to the SMU. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top How Do I Qualify for this Position? 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. NOTE: ALL applicants MUST submit legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. The education MUST be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications In addition to the basic requirements, you must have: 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 be in or related to the position to be filled. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Some examples of the qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience in screening and monitoring inmates requiring special management. Experience in conducting individual and group psychotherapy. Experience in providing recommendations for mental health aftercare appropriate in a community setting. Experience in providing oral and written reports for a variety of audiences including other mental health professionals and the courts. GS-13: 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.** Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) . The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: Click Here