Physician (Psychiatry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician (Psychiatry) position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. It is a direct-hire solicitation and is designated mission essential. The physician provides psychiatric care to a wide demographic and a broad range of patient presentations, symptoms, conditions, and levels of complexity. Duties include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, prescribing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment, developing treatment and rehabilitation plans, and making referrals to other medical and mental health providers. Research activities may include developing, testing, or evaluating innovative therapies.

The position requires a qualifying medical degree, an active and unrestricted physician license, at least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school, and successful completion of accredited residency training in psychiatry. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges. Employment also involves security eligibility, screening and testing requirements, and certain health and immunization requirements. A pre-placement medical examination may be required, and lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education equivalency requirements.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised direct-service clinical experience after obtaining an MD or DO degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of residency.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in psychiatry and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience may not substitute for required specialty residency training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption, as applicable.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
• Tuberculosis testing; immunization screening may be required, and hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate referrals to medical and mental health care providers inside and outside the medical treatment facility.
• Deliver psychiatric medical care to a wide demographic and a broad variety of patient presentations, symptoms, conditions, and complexities.
• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial evaluations, integrating laboratory, radiological, EKG, psychological testing, and clinical findings as appropriate.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment.
• Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and provide appropriate therapeutic treatment services.
• Participate in research activities that may involve developing, testing, or evaluating innovative therapies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced-in-hire pay may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree