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Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 7 days ago

On-site Forrest City, AR $90K – $138K Apply by Jul 7, 2026 Psychology INFJINFP OperationsHealthcare
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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

  • Performs duties consistent with the coordination of approved drug abuse programs, including Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
  • Exercises full professional responsibility for his/her findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports.
  • The incumbent has professional autonomy in directing and supervising all clinical activities and staff in relation to the drug treatment of Bureau inmates, including: testing, test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, clinical staffing of inmates with staff and serving as the institution advocate for drug programs with all staff, including Executive staff.
  • Responsible for the provision of highly-skilled drug abuse treatment protocols and supervision of all drug abuse treatment staff, is the expert on offender drug treatment and therefore serves as the drug program resource person to other psychologists, staff members, and operating officials.
  • 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.

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

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Job ID: 8e0e74e8-dd66-4a4a-b620-3d435446f656

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