Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional to deliver psychotherapy and clinical services to inmates in a federal correctional facility. The role requires conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and coordinating care with mental health staff.

This is a full-time, permanent position open to eligible candidates. Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health services in a correctional or secure setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychotherapy and clinical services to inmates in a federal facility.
• Conduct mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

From the posting: Functions as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Deliver services to inmates, such as psychotherapy and consultation, to help them overcome psychological problems.

Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (+91 more locations)

Pay (as posted): $74,678 - $121,371 per year

Schedule / appointment: Full-time; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 10/18/2026 to 09/30/2027

• Open to (per the announcement): The public; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• The announcement refers to veterans' preference ("Candidates within the top-quality category and who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles"). Read "How you will be evaluated" on USAJOBS for how it applies
• Locations: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; Aliceville, Alabama; Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Talladega, Alabama; Forrest City, Arkansas; Phoenix, Arizona; Safford, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Atwater, California; Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California; Lompoc, California; Los Angeles, California; Mendota, California; San Diego, California; Victorville, California and more
• Announcement number BOP-N-27-0008; control number 889196800

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government's official job site, on Oct 20, 2026 (ET).