Correctional Treatment Specialist (Psychology Treatment Programs Manager)

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Coordinates with and supports the Chief of Drug Treatment Programs in the development and implementation, administration, training, designation, data collection and oversight activities for the operation of Bureau's drug abuse and specialty treatment programs including programming for the mentally ill and sex offenders. Coordinates with and supports the Chief of Drug Treatment Programs in reviewing initial designations and transfers for their appropriateness for treatment programs throughout the Bureau including RDAP, treatment for the mentally ill and sex offender treatment. Provides expertise to the DSCC on laws effecting designation and computation of inmates, i.e., the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Walsh Act) and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (VCCLEA). Ensures compliance with affected policy requirements and clinical direction, e.g., §3621(e) Early Release, management of the mentally ill, elements of the Modified Therapeutic Community, etc., as well as clinical testing based on the Presentence Report and other formal documentation. Serves as a liaison with other Central Office Branches and Divisions, such as Correctional Programs and Residential Reentry Branches, as well as the Office of General Counsel and the Information Policy and Public Affairs Division for the purpose of data collection and reporting where common policies and interests are involved.