Physician (Psychiatric Physician) - Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

Overview Help

Accepting applications

Posted this month · Apply by 09/30/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Aliceville, AL

Maxwell AFB, AL

Talladega, AL

Forrest City, AR

Phoenix, AZ

Safford, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Atwater, CA

Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA

Lompoc, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Mendota, CA

San Diego, CA

Victorville, CA

Florence, CO

Littleton, CO

Danbury, CT

Coleman, FL

Marianna, FL

Miami, FL

Miami-Dade County, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Atlanta, GA

Jesup, GA

Honolulu, HI

Chicago, IL

Greenville, IL

Marion, IL

Pekin, IL

Thomson, IL

Terre Haute, IN

Leavenworth, KS

Ashland, KY

Inez, KY

Lexington, KY

Manchester, KY

Pine Knot, KY

Oakdale, LA

Pollock, LA

Fort Devens, MA

Cumberland, MD

Milan, MI

Duluth, MN

Rochester, MN

Sandstone, MN

Waseca, MN

Springfield, MO

Yazoo City, MS

Butner Federal Correctional Complex, NC

Berlin, NH

Fairton, NJ

Fort Dix, NJ

Kings, NY

Otisville, NY

Ray Brook, NY

Elkton, OH

El Reno, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

Sheridan, OR

Gregg Township, PA

Kelly Township, PA

Lewis Run, PA

Loretto, PA

Minersville, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Waymart, PA

Guaynabo, PR

Bennettsville, SC

Edgefield, SC

Estill, SC

Salters, SC

Yankton, SD

Memphis, TN

Bastrop, TX

Beaumont, TX

Bryan, TX

Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Houston, TX

Seagoville, TX

Texarkana, TX

Three Rivers, TX

Jonesville, VA

Prince George, VA

Seatac, WA

Grand Marsh, WI

Alderson, WV

Beaver, WV

Bruceton Mills, WV

Glenville, WV

Morgantown, WV

Welch, WV

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $124,308 - $315,000 per year Pay scale & grade

GP 13 - 15

Promotion potential15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-time - Full Promotion Potential GP-15/10 $315,000. Under the Hybrid Title 38 Pay System, Pay Determination is determined by the Compensation Panel.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

• 0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceOther

Announcement numberDHA-2026-0025Control number871975700

This job is open to Help

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

This is a public notice under the Direct Hiring Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Please review instructions in the “How to Apply” section to apply.

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Duties Help

Provides professional health care services for federal prisoners confined within a BOP facility and/or provides consultative services via BOP telehealth network to assigned facilities.

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 or mental health component of the ambulatory treatment plan and subsequent reviews for patients under his/her care and is directly responsible for the continuity of psychiatric care given to the patients assigned to his/her caseload.

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.

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
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Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.