Clinical Psychologist (Drug Abuse Program Coordinator)

$102,163 - $157,934/Yr

Department Of Justice - Danbury, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Danbury, CT

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Responsibilities

• 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 findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, and reports.
• Responsible for initiating a treatment program and for implementing and monitoring the treatment program in compliance with Bureau of Prisons' policy, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and the First Step Act of 2018.
• Directs and supervises 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 serves 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.
• Charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• 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.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.