Physician (Psychiatrist) - 0602 - GP 14

Join to apply for the Physician (Psychiatrist) - 0602 - GP 14 role at Defense Health Agency Overview The position is located at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. This is a civilian Physician (Psychiatry) position that offers job security, a competitive salary, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, 13-26 days paid vacation, 10 paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. The Department of Defense provides benefits including paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement with Thrift Savings Plan. Medical malpractice liability insurance is provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of employment. Position is responsible for the management and treatment of psychiatric diagnoses for active duty service members and retirees, their dependents, and all other eligible beneficiaries. Requires a Degree in Medicine, completion of Residency in Psychiatry, and Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy, with ongoing modernization and opportunities. Over 4,300 Sailors and civilians work in locations from Yorktown to Chesapeake to deliver health care to 420,000 active-duty members, family members, and retirees in Hampton Roads. Working for the Department of Defense includes benefits such as competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, potential student loan repayments, and retirement with Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the USAJOBS benefits page. Note: This vacancy may be used to fill multiple specialties, including adult and pediatric/adolescent treatment populations. Salary is determined by tiered scales based on specialty, grade, and location. Responsibilities Provide treatment services including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions affecting the brain, nervous system, substance use disorders, and personality disturbances. Specialize in treating mental illness using biomedical approaches and psychotherapies. Provide assessment, medication management, and disposition of psychiatric patients, including hospitalization when needed. Manage routine, intensive, complex, and emergency evaluations for a range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders. Provide follow-up care for chronic patients with acute disorders and complications, such as psychosis or substance use disorders. Perform initial patient work-ups and exercise independent judgment for professional diagnosis, treatment, and disposition in compliance with HIPAA standards. Maintain high standards of professional practice and ethics; treat patients presenting various DSM-V symptoms and make decisions affecting patient care and duty status as required (e.g., MEB, TDRL evaluations). Document in electronic records (e.g., AHLTA, HAIMS, CHCS) as appropriate. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience may include paid or unpaid work, volunteer service, and interactions with National Service programs. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts may be required if qualifying based on education. Basic Requirements for Physician (Psychiatry) Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. The degree must be accredited by recognized medical education bodies. Foreign medical degrees must demonstrate equivalency to US standards. Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license/registration in the United States or its territories. Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school (internship or first year of residency) in a hospital or accredited institution. Requirements Residency Training: Successfully completed the required accredited residency in Psychiatry and equivalent experience and training of at least 5 years (no substitution of experience for residency). Note: This vacancy may fill multiple specialties; referrals will consider experience, qualifications, and needs of the position. Salary may be determined after an initial offer; pay is based on tiered scales by specialty, grade, and location. Other Education: If education was completed abroad, credentials must be evaluated to confirm US-equivalent standards. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Defense Health Agency. Get notified about new Medical Doctor jobs in Portsmouth, VA. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08