[Hiring] Physician @Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Role Description

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

• Provides professional health care services for federal prisoners confined within a BOP facility via BOP telehealth network.
• Responsible for meeting the health needs (both physical and/or mental) of the inmates assigned to his/her caseload, served remotely via telehealth services.
• 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.
• Ensures continuity of psychiatric care given to the patients assigned to their caseload.
• Provides psychiatric services to ensure optimal mental health for inmates and directs efforts to achieve a psychological climate conducive to rehabilitation.
• Charged with maintaining security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities preceding all others required by this position.

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a recognized school.
• Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state or territory.
• Graduate Training: At least 1 year of supervised experience in a clinical setting.
• Additional Requirements: Five years of graduate training in Psychiatry or equivalent experience.
• Specialized training in areas such as addiction, dual diagnosis, DBT, CPT, or IPT.
• Experience with special mental health programs, e.g., self-harm behaviors.
• Multi-lingual capabilities as it relates to professional practice.
• Specific correctional psychiatry experience, if any.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria for Federal and/or DOJ employees.
• Submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility.
• EEO Statement: No discrimination in employment based on various factors.
• All applicants must electronically upload proof of current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician.
• All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.