Physician (Chief Psychiatrist)

Summary

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

Duties

Serves as the Chief Psychiatrist at a Federal Medical Center (FMC) or a designated Long-Term Care Facility for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of professional mental health care services for federal prisoners and consultative services via BOP telehealth network to assigned facilities.

Leads directs supervises and participates in and oversees the functioning and growth of the Psychiatric Department.

Provides clinical and administrative supervision to consultant physicians in the area of mental health.

Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.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. MeetCTAPor 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; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support yourCTAP or ICTAPeligibility:
  • A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
  • Most recent performance appraisal and
  • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS Career Transition Programsfor 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: In order to make a full and complete assessment of a candidates 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:

1. Scope of present practice i.e. direct patient care supervision of subordinates national consultant etc.
2. Complexity of current practice i.e. forensic evaluation neuropsychiatry etc.
3. Specialized training if any (addiction dual diagnosis Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CPT) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) training psychosomatic fellowship training etc.)
4. Experience with special mental health programs i.e. self-harm behaviors etc.
5. Primary (and secondary) board certification(s)
6. Specific professional accomplishments i.e. publications university positions held professional organization positions held presentations national psychiatry awards etc.
7. Multi-lingual capabilities as it relates to professional practice.
8. 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.

AND

Licensure: 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.

AND

Graduate 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.

AND

Additional Requirements:

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:

• Experience in making decisions relative to consultation with members of medical and institutional staff.
• Experience in providing clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered.
• Experience in reviewing and monitoring the delivery of psychiatry services recommending corrective action changes as appropriate.
• Experience in evaluating and making recommendations regarding utilization of psychiatrist program implementation resources and staff development needs.
• Experience in advises medical staff on psychiatry policies in accordance with local licensure laws legal requirements Health Services Department policies and programs requirements for accreditation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations the American Correctional Association and other relevant organizations.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in 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

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

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.

Shift work may be required.

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.

Required Experience:

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