Psychiatrist (Salem/Wilsonville)

Oregon Department of Corrections; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Savings plan

FSA

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring a Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric assessment and medication management for adults in custody at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem and possibly Coffee Creek in Wilsonville. The role is on-site with a possible hybrid schedule, and the recruitment will establish a list of qualified applicants for future vacancies.

Minimum qualifications include an MD/DO, an approved psychiatric residency, board eligibility or certification, and an Oregon

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and Oregon medical licensure with DEA and CPR certification.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in general adult psychiatry.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric assessments through interviews, records review, labs and imaging.
• Provides direct psychiatric services and prescribes psychotropic medications per formulary.
• Completes clinical documentation in SOAP format and ensures informed consent.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Crisis management

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Approved psychiatric residency

Board eligibility or certification in general adult psychiatry

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.

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

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.

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%.

• 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

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 was 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.

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.

Reference Number

Req-194348