Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Job Title

Functions as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.

Job Description

Deliver services to inmates, such as psychotherapy and consultation, to help them overcome psychological problems. Responsible for assisting in the development of mental health programs, in coordination with the Chief Psychologist, and in training institution staff in how to recognize and deal with emotional, behavioral, and/or personality disorders. 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.