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Clinical Psychologist (Regional Psychology Services Administrator)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 67 days ago
On-site Philadelphia, PA $139K – $180K Apply by Jul 17, 2026 Psychology INFJINFP OperationsHealthcare
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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 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.
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
Job ID: 8395fdae-b3ca-4a7c-bba1-05b523310e6d
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