Physician (Psychiatry)

What you would do

• Refer patients to other medical and mental health providers.
• Treat patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
• Complete biopsychosocial evaluations using lab, radiology, EKG, and psychological test results.
• Prescribe medication and psychotherapy treatment.
• Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans for patients.
• Support research that may test new therapies.

Do you qualify for GP-14?

With experience: To qualify at grade GP-14, you need a completed accredited psychiatry residency and at least 4 years of equivalent experience and training. Experience cannot replace the required residency, and after medical school you need at least one year of supervised clinical work.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent foreign degree, from a school accredited as described in the announcement. You also need completed accredited residency training in psychiatry. Foreign education must be evaluated or shown to be equivalent to accredited U.S. programs.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
• Job-related license or certification, with a copy submitted
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross, if required

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your current physician license
• Copy of your job-related license or certification, or you will be rated ineligible
• Transcripts if you use education to qualify
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed to check that you meet the qualification requirements. If your qualifications or experience appear inflated, you may lose consideration, and missing documents or information can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

• List your hours per week for each job on your resume, and keep the resume to two pages or less.
• Upload a copy of your physician license and your job-related license or certification, or you will be rated ineligible.
• Allow up to an hour for uploaded documents to clear the virus scan before the closing date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced in hire and advanced leave accrual may also be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation, which may lead to a suitability or fitness decision
• Mission Essential position
• Must be able to get and keep Secret security clearance eligibility
• Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or have a recognized exemption
• Drug test before hire and random drug testing afterward
• Pre-placement medical exam may be required
• Tuberculosis testing required
• Hepatitis B immunization required for patient contact; other immunizations may be required
• Must complete credentialing and obtain clinical privileges
• Lifting up to 44 pounds may be required
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required
• 1-year probationary period
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense displaced employee referral system

Job details

Salary

$145,000 – $335,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-14 · GP

Location

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Part-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJG-27-13103766-DHA