Clinical Psychologist - Florence, United States - Department Of Justice

Description

Summary

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.

Duties

Responsible for providing comprehensive Psychological Services to Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU) inmates at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.

Conducts mental health assessments, provides clinical interventions, and develops specialization plans based upon these assessments.

Coordinates with Correctional Services staff to apply these interventions, providing training and ongoing monitoring to ensure appropriate implementation.

Consults with Unit Officers, Unit Team, Health Services staff, and Correctional Services staff on a regular basis regarding risk management strategies, psychological treatment, and psychological issues for inmates in restrictive housing.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.