SummaryCorrections 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.OUR AGENCY IS IMMEDIATELY HIRING NATIONWIDE WITH MANY VACANCIES AVAILABLE. Please visit:https://www.usajobs.govto learn more regarding these vacancies.Duties:Serves as a Physician (Psychiatry) at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.Provides professional health care services for federal prisoners confined within a BOP facility and/or provides consultative services via BOP telehealth network.Responsible for meeting the health needs (both physical and/or mental) of the inmates assigned to his/her caseload.Responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and programs for patients suspected of having mental disorders.Responsible for the development of the master treatment plan and mental health component of the ambulatory treatment plan and subsequent reviews for patients under their care and is directly responsible for the continuity of psychiatric care given to the patients assigned to their caseload.In working with other members of the healthcare treatment team, provides psychiatric services to ensure optimal mental health for inmates and provides direction in achieving the psychological climate and environment conducive to the rehabilitation of the criminal offender.Directly responsible for the prescription of medications to patients on his/her caseload, as well as writing orders for special procedures (e.g., suicide precautions, seclusion, restraint).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 one regular and recurring basis.RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Qualifications:?NOTE:In order to make a full and complete assessment of a candidate's work history for salary purposes, applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure detailed information on the following items is provided in their application.Candidates should provide clearly delineated information on:
Scope of present practice, i.e., direct patient care, supervision of subordinates, national consultant, etc.
Complexity of current practice, i.e., forensic evaluation, neuropsychiatry, etc.
Specialized training, if any (addiction, dual diagnosis, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CPT), or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) training, psychosomatic fellowship training, etc.)
Experience with special mental health programs, i.e., self-harm behaviors, gender dysphoria, etc.
Primary (and secondary) board certification(s).
Specific professional accomplishments, i.e., publications, university positions held, professional organization positions held, presentations, national psychiatry awards, etc.
Multi-lingual capabilities as it relates to professional practice.
Specific correctional psychiatry experience, if any.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.Basic Requirements:Degree:Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by theCouncil on Medical Education of the American Medical Association;Association of American Medical Colleges;Liaison Committee on Medical Education;Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of t e American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by theU.S. Department of Educationat the time the degree was obtained.Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by theEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre-medical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.ANDLicensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.NOTE: ALLapplicantsMUSTelectronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Physician, and proof of successful completion of an accredited graduate training internship, fellowship, or residency program for verification at the time you apply. (additional requirements listed on employer's website)EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements,if applicable.ONLYif 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories:Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.To be considered, you MUST follow instructions to external website above to read full job description, create account and officially apply for position. Position closes on 04/08/2025.
