Psychiatrist

Initial Posting Date:

10/05/2026

Application Deadline:

11/01/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$24,264 - $30,042

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Psychiatrist (Salem/Wilsonville)

Job Description:

Psychiatrist (Salem/Wilsonville)

Oregon State Penitentiary - Salem, Oregon

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Wilsonville, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring one Psychiatrist at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem but may also require work at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. This position requires on-site/in-person work, but a hybrid schedule may be possible. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.

About the Job – Your Role

Our psychiatrists are responsible for providing psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management services, as clinically indicated, to adults in Oregon Department of Corrections custody who suffer from mental illness. This includes coordination of care with QMHPs, nurse practitioners, and other physicians, as well as referral of patients to programs and services as appropriate. Treatment is to be provided in a manner consistent with accepted medical practices, Oregon Department of Corrections rules, federal and state laws, state medical licensing rules, and NCCHC guidelines. Psychiatrists operate under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Psychiatry and the administrative supervision of the institution Behavioral Health Services (BHS) manager. They practice within the guidelines of the Oregon Medical Board.

Assessments

Performs psychiatric assessments through direct observation, interviews, review of prior records, laboratory and imaging results, and medical history. Gathers collateral information from prior and current providers, and consults with QMHPs and other prescribers, to clarify mental health diagnoses and acuity.

Treatment Services

Provides direct psychiatric services to an identified population of incarcerated persons who suffer from mental illness. Services include assessing the need for and prescribing appropriate psychotropic medication as well as management of side effects and other adverse reactions. Prescribes medications utilizing the ODOC formulary and seeks prior approval for the use of nonformulary medication. Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and imaging studies. Schedules patient follow ups in a timely fashion and in accordance with established BHS policy.

Operates as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, seeking relevant input from team members in a proactive fashion. Seeks consultation from other prescribers and the Chief of Psychiatry as indicated.

Provides consultation services to general medical providers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and QMHPs.

Documentation

Completes clinical documentation in the medical record, in a timely manner using standard SOAP format. Ensures informed consent for all medications prescribed has been appropriately documented in the medical record. Responds to offender communication forms and grievances according to ODOC policies and procedures. Completes Provider Service Records as needed, in a timely and accurate manner, to chronicle diagnosis and level of functioning.

Release Planning

Helps to ensure medication continuity is achieved by monitoring release dates for patients on their caseload, coordinating with medical services personnel, and providing timely prescriptions for release medications. Completes referrals to community providers as indicated.

Other Duties

Prepares reports and testifies as an expert witness or witness of fact when appropriate. Refer patients as indicated for medical evaluation and/or treatment that is outside their scope of clinical practice. Maintain required levels of continuing medical education and documentation of same.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Physicians. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Psychiatrists shall hold a valid medical degree (M.D. or D.O.), have completed an approved psychiatric residency, be board-eligible or board-certified in general adult psychiatry, and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the state of Oregon. Additionally, they shall maintain a valid individual federal DEA certification and an up-to-date CPR certification.

A current unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the Oregon Medical Board and a valid individual DEA certification. Must be legally eligible to work in the US.

General Knowledge of

• Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mental disorders, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, drug interactions, and preventive health care measures.

• Principles and practice of medicine.  

• Human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology.

• Human behavior and growth.

• Community resources for patient referral.

Requested Skills in

• Treating affective illness and distress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, persistent mental illness, and survivors of sexual assault.

• Therapeutic treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of medications with an emphasis on psychotropic medications.

• Psychiatric assessment, including mental status examinations, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem identification.

• Developing and modifying treatment plans, including further diagnostic studies, therapy, patient education, and identification of parameters for follow-up.

• Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Working with aggressive, abusive, or combative patients.

• Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from health care professionals to laypersons.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

• Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.

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Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee we will consider all applications received. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance

• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components

• Optional short and long-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Oregon Saving Growth Plan

• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.

• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.

• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, [email protected] 

Reference Number: Req-194348

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.