Physician (Psychiatric Physician)

Job Description Job Description:\n\n 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 Open & closing dates 03/19/2026 to 09/30/2026 Salary$124,308 - $315,000 per year Pay scale & gradeGP 13 - 15 Location Prisons - Nationwide MANY vacancies Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork 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.ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testYesBargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberBOP-N-2026-0019Control number861926900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. Videos 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 employmentU.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Selective Service Requirement: Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),Most recent performance appraisal, andMost recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: 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, 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 the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at 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 the Educational 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: ALL applicants MUST electronically 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. ANDGraduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.ANDAdditional Requirements:GS-13: Applicant must have three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) OR equivalent experience and training. GS-14: Applicant must have four years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) OR equivalent experience and training. GS-15: Applicant must have five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) OR equivalent experience and training. Some examples of this qualifying experience are:GS-13:Experience providing routine psychiatric treatment to patients.Experience knowing the mechanism of action, side effects, toxic nature and drug interactions of prescription medications.Experience in applying medical standards and regulations in assessing patient’s condition and appropriate care.Experience preparing basic medical correspondence for various uses, such as physicals, referrals, and dictated history. GS-14:Experience performing techniques, procedures and treatment planning for recurring or non-complicated cases.Experience in preparing reports for and/or testifies in the U.S. District Courts.Experience performing in a clinical setting where exposure to infectious and contagious disease is common.Experience providing a broad range of direct treatment services and by creating a psychological environment and climate conducive to rehabilitation of mentally ill offenders. GS-15:Experience monitoring and evaluating quality of patient care in accordance with administrative policies and other regulatory agencies.Experience in providing clinical and administrative oversight to a specific area regarding key issues and potential solutions for services.Experience in making diagnoses and selecting and providing appropriate treatment for emergency medications or emergency consults.Experience in coordinating and providing training for a specific specialty.Experience making recommendations on matters of policy, procedures, training, personnel, and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility and expertise. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid work. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.* Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. 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. Additional information ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized at: FDC Honolulu, HI - 8.64% MDC Guaynabo, PR - 2.49% To contact a recruiter for further information, please Click Here.To view current vacancies, Click Here LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants will remain on the inventory until the closing date of the vacancy announcement.NOTE: This announcement is posted on a yearly cycle. The announcement will EXPIRE on the listed closing date at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. In order to receive consideration for the next cycle, applicants MUST reapply to the new vacancy announcement. Special Conditions of Employment Section:Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You 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 responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories: Company Description Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.