Correctional Treatment Specialist (Specialty Treatment Program Specialist - Advanced Care Level)

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Specialty Treatment Program Specialist - Advanced Care Level) Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Key Responsibilities Functions as a Specialty Treatment Program Specialist within a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Federal Correctional Facility. Provides group and individual counseling to inmates with the psychological problems targeted by the specialty program. Advanced Care Level Treatment Program: inmates suffering from serious mental illnesses which adversely impact their ability to function in a general population setting and/or their opportunity for successful reentry. Provides program orientation lectures to inmates as a part of the institution's Admissions and Orientation Program. Administers questionnaires and conducts interviews to obtain information about inmates. Reads inmate file records to extract information relevant to treatment. Identifies deficiencies and excesses in inmates' patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior and recommends or devises steps to remediate them. Learns and applies new assessment and treatment techniques for helping inmates overcome psychological problems. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. Requirements & Education 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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-16. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System