Physician (Psychiatric Physician)
Qualifications
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; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established category rating criteria.
Major Duties
Duty details are available on the full USAJobs announcement.
Conditions of Employment
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.
How to Apply
Visit USAJobs.gov and sign up or log in.
Federal resumes are more detailed than private-sector ones. Include job titles, duties, hours/week, and dates (month/year) for each position.
Transcripts, DD-214 (veterans), SF-50 (current feds), and other documents as required by the announcement.
Click "Apply on USAJobs" and complete all questionnaires before the deadline (Sep 30, 2026).
Monitor your application through your USAJobs dashboard. Federal hiring typically takes 4-8 weeks.