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Clinical Psychologist (Chief Psychologist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Safford, AZ $126K – $164K Apply by Jul 7, 2026 Psychology INFJINFP Healthcare
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Serves as Chief of the Psychology Services department at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.
  • Major duties and responsibilities include administration and program development, psychological assessment and evaluation, training and supervision, research/program evaluation, as well as facilitating a wide variety of professional, self-help and personal growth programs.
  • The Chief Psychologist supervises two or more specialized treatment psychology programs, each directed by a GS-13 program coordinator psychologist.
  • Specialized treatment programs include such program areas as drug abuse treatment, forensics, sex offender treatment, APA psychology internship program, transitional services program, etc.
  • Maintains an ongoing awareness of organizational development, modern correctional practices and various management concepts as it relates to the psychology department.
  • 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

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
  • See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 62673f95-2d2c-412e-9500-263024627e80

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