Supervisory Physician (Psychiatry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Supervisory Physician (Psychiatry) provides treatment services and complex and emergency behavioral health care for a range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders. The physician develops treatment plans, makes appropriate referrals, consults with professional staff, and provides collaborative medical support to interdisciplinary teams. The position also participates in quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and peer review activities. Supervisory duties include overseeing medical students, residents, fellows, and other behavioral health trainees; assigning work and setting completion dates for subordinate staff; and arranging identified staff development and training.

The selectee’s total annual salary combines a GS Base Pay rate with a non-locality Market Pay supplement. An Activity Compensation Panel of peer physicians determines Market Pay based on the selectee’s clinical specialty, board certifications, regional market data, and professional experience. Market Pay is reviewed every 24 months.

Appointment is subject to suitability and background investigation requirements. The position requires pre-employment and annual physical examinations, pre-employment and random drug testing, required immunization screening (including seasonal influenza and hepatitis B for direct patient contact), tuberculosis testing, clinical credentialing and privileges, and maintenance of Basic Life Support certification. A one-year supervisory probationary period applies.

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 earning the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in Psychiatry and equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies; complete immunization screening, including hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, and tuberculosis testing.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Eligible candidates may be offered student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment services and complex and emergency behavioral health care for emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and make appropriate referrals to other medical and mental health care providers.
• Provide professional consultation and collaborative medical support to professional staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in quality assurance studies, utilization reviews, risk management, and peer review activities.
• Oversee medical students, residents, fellows, and other behavioral health trainees in the area of responsibility.
• Assign work and set completion dates for subordinate staff members.
• Provide or arrange identified developmental and training opportunities for assigned staff members.

Benefits

• Federal benefits package for employees and their families.
• Premium health benefits.
• Three-tiered retirement system.
• Federal liability coverage with no-cost malpractice insurance.
• Potential monetary incentives and student loan repayment for highly qualified candidates.
• Military-related perks, including tax-free shopping and state-of-the-art fitness centers.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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