Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
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: Applicants may have received this degree in either clinical or counseling psychology. AND 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 the qualifying experience are: Experience providing clinical services to inmates as a mental health provider in correctional treatment setting. Experience in specialized treatment or assessment experience working with the seriously mentally ill (e.g., worked on an inpatient mental health unit, conducted forensic evaluations, etc.). Experience managing a prison psychology department or a correctional treatment program for inmates with mental illness (e.g., residential program for mentally ill offenders). Selective 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 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. 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 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.**
Functions as the Chief of the Mental Health Services Section and is responsible for overseeing the mental health treatment and evaluation services for the BOP. Responsible for oversight including suicide prevention, forensic, mental health evaluations, Witness Evaluation Program, and mental health treatment services. Responsible for oversight for programs with inmates in restrictive housing, general population, residential programs, non-residential programs, and inpatient settings. Oversight is accomplished through policy updates and interpretation, remote and on-site reviews of mental health services, consultation and training with staff, and review of institutions with high-risk situations such as suicides, mental health litigation, or inadequate service delivery. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.