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Job Description
The Bureau of Prisons is hiring a Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator) at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This full-time, permanent position supervises drug abuse treatment programs such as Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
This role is open to all U.S. Citizens and offers a pay variety of $93,445 - $144,457 per year plus an 8.64% cost-of-living adjustment. A 50% recruitment incentive and up to 25% retention incentive may be available.
The individual in this role will frank clinical activities, manage treatment team, run assessments, and cater to as the institution's drug plan specialist. This role needs a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, an active license to practice psychology at the doctoral level, and specialized experience in substance use disorder treatment.
The perform area also involves correctional responsibilities to uphold institution security.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $93,445 - $144,457 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this GS-12/13 Clinical Psychologist post, you must gather basic education needs and have specialized background. A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology is required, and you must keep a complete, present, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. Or equivalent) in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited scheme.
- Packed, existing, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, territory, or the District of Columbia.
- GS-12: At least one year of specialized know-how providing assessment, referral, person/group treatment, psychosocial interviews, treatment schemes, and diagnosis for substance apply and co-occurring disorders.
- GS-13: At least one year of specialized expertise evaluating treatment needs, supervising treatment workforce, providing psychosocial treatment for medication-assisted treatment, and planning/rolling out substance employ treatment programs.
- No substitution of education for specialized background at GS-12 or GS-13.
- Selective factor: Must upload a copy of your psychology license showing expiration date at time of submission.
- Know-how must be equivalent to the next lower grade level in difficulty and complexity.
- Credit given for paid and unpaid expertise; must show hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize approved drug abuse programs covering Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Education, Residential Drug Abuse Treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Exercise complete skilled responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, and reports.
- Direct and oversee all clinical activities and team related to drug treatment of inmates, such as testing, test interpretation, clinical diagnosis, and clinical staffing.
- Assist as the institution advocate for drug programs with all staff, covering Executive staff.
- Give highly-skilled drug abuse treatment protocols and supervise all drug abuse treatment workforce.
- Act as the drug plan tool individual to other psychologists, team participants, and working officials.
- Keep up security of the institution as a correctional employee; correctional responsibilities precede all others.
Conditions & Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship called for.
- Maximum entry age for novel appointment is 39; prior federal law enforcement coverage may exempt (send in SF-50).
- One-year probationary period for supervisory/managerial positions.
- Subject to geographic relocation to encounter agency needs.
- Must pass pre-employment panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
- Must pass National Crime Details Center (NCIC) and credit inspect.
- Must wrap up qualification inquiry about misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence to transport a firearm.
- Thriving completion of 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.
- Selective Offering registration needed if suitable.
- CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must gather well-qualified criteria and hand in documentation.
Benefits
- Complete federal upsides package such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.
- Paid depart (annual, sick, and federal holidays).
- Adaptable spending accounts for health and dependent care.
- Thrift Savings Scheme (TSP) with employer matching.
- Access to Employee Assistance Scheme (EAP).
- Recruitment incentive up to 50% of salary with solution agreement.
- Retention incentive up to 25% may be offered.
- % Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) added to base pay.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your submission will be evaluated under DOJ's Category Rating and Shortlisting Procedures.
- Set on your responses to the online assessment, you’ll be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
- Submissions are reviewed from the top standard category first.
- Your resume and supporting documentation are compared to your assessment responses to verify qualifications.
- Veterans preference eligibles receive picking priority within their category.
- Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the highest grade category.
- Competencies evaluated: psychological assessments, treatment interventions, individual/cluster psychotherapy, decision-making in critical circumstances, substance use treatment understanding, and supervisory aptitude.
- Last position present expected within 80 days after closing date.
Required Documents
- Resume limited to 2 pages (must involve title, contact info, start/end dates in MM/YYYY, hours per week, and applicable background).
- College transcript showing school name, student label, degree, and date awarded (if relevant).
- Copy of present, unrestricted psychology license showing expiration date.
- DD-214 (for veterans claiming preference) showing honorable or general discharge.
- SF-15 and supporting documentation (for 10-point veterans preference).
- SF-50 (for prior federal law enforcement coverage, if suitable).
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable): agency spot, most new performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50.
- Memorandum from manager or HR (if claiming know-how not usually piece of federal role).
How to Apply
- Examine the packed role announcement on the formal submission portal to follow all conditions.
- Get ready a federal-style resume restricted to 2 pages, covering your title, contact info, operate history with month/year begin and finish dates, and hours per week.
- Collect called for documents: transcripts, psychology license copy, and any veterans preference or CTAP/ICTAP documentation.
- To your the authorized submission portal account (or create one) and unseal the vacancy announcement.
- Complete the online submission questionnaire, answering all assessment questions accurately.
Additional Information
- This role is based at FDC Honolulu, HI; a 8.64% COLA is added to the base pay.
- A 50% recruitment incentive may be offered upon completion of a offering agreement; retention incentives up to 25% may also be available.
- Candidates above age 39 must send in an SF-50 showing prior federal law enforcement coverage to be considered.
- Veterans preference eligibles may be exempt from the maximum entry age condition.
- All you must pass a background investigation, urinalysis, physical, and credit verify.
- Winning completion of a three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is needed.
- Additional selections may be formed from this certificate if vacancies occur within its life.
- For questions, contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at 972-352-4200 or [email protected].
- Paper submissions are accepted only if online submission is impossible; contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit before the closing date.
About Company
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a federal agency within the Department of Justice responsible for the custody and care of federal inmates. Its mission is to supply humane, safe, and protected facilities as getting ready people for successful reentry into society through evidence-based programs and services.
The BOP works institutions nationwide, such as the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This Clinical Psychologist post is part of the BOP's drug abuse treatment programs, which are critical to lowering recidivism and supporting inmate rehabilitation.
This role coordinates multiple treatment modalities, covering residential and non-residential programs, and medication-assisted treatment, straight impacting public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.
What is the difference between GS-12 and GS-13 expertise needs for this Clinical Psychologist role?
At the GS-12 level, you need know-how providing assessment, referral, person/set treatment, and diagnosis for substance use and co-occurring disorders. At the GS-13 level, you want experience evaluating treatment needs, supervising treatment team, providing psychosocial treatment for medication-assisted treatment, and planning/rolling out treatment programs. Both need at least one year of specialized expertise equivalent to the next lower grade.
Can I substitute education for the specialized expertise condition at GS-12 or GS-13?
No, there’s no substitution of education for specialized expertise at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels. You must have the needed professional experience regardless of your educational background.
What does the selective element mean, and how do I prove I encounter it?
The selective consideration demands you to grip a complete, existing, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, territory, or the District of Columbia. You must electronically upload a copy of your license showing the expiration date at the time you register. Failure to offer this documentation will effect in loss of consideration.
Is this role eligible for telework or remote perform?
No, this role isn’t telework eligible and isn’t a remote role. You’ll perform onsite at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
What is the shortlisting routine timeline after I apply?
After the closing date, your submission is evaluated and categorized. The referral certificate is issued to the selecting authorized, who may contact you for an meeting. You must respond to an Inquiry as to Availability (OF-5) and schedule an meeting. The concluding role present is expected within 80 days after the closing date.
What documents do I demand to hand in if i’m claiming veterans preference?
You must claim preference online during the application workflow and upload supporting documentation. For 5-point preference, send in a DD-214 showing honorable or general discharge. For 10-point preference, hand in a completed SF-15 and all needed documentation identified on the form, such as a VA letter with your label and combined service-connected evaluation.
Are there any age restrictions for this role?
Yes, there’s a maximum entry age of 39 for unique appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution. Yet, if you’re above 39 and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you may be exempt by sending in an SF-50. Qualified preference eligible veterans may also be exempt from the maximum age.