Physician (Psychiatry)

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Hawaii; On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid-time-off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment program

Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

A health service organization located at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is looking for a Physician specialized in Psychiatry. The role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care, developing treatment plans, and supervising training programs. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited institution and have completed at least four years of residency training. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and student loan repayment. The position presents an opportunity for professionals to contribute to mental health services within the military environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a current, active, unrestricted state license or registration.
• Completed supervised clinical experience (internship or residency).

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric medical care across a wide range of patient presentations.
• Provide treatment services in various settings including inpatient and outpatient.
• Monitor individualized treatment plans involving pharmacological options.
• Collaborate with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other staff.
• Serve on Medical Evaluation Boards and communicate mental-health issues to a patient’s Command.

Skills

Psychiatric medical care

Clinical evaluations

Collaboration with medical specialties

Research and training supervision

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Completed accredited residency training in psychiatry (4 years)

Job description

Overview

Physician (Psychiatry) – Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation with the Defense Health Agency, located at the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Psychiatry Services, Schofield Barracks, HI.

Working for the Department of Defense includes competitive compensation, paid‑time‑off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions.

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Serve as a recognized technical authority in delivering psychiatric medical care across a wide range of patient presentations.
• Provide treatment services in inpatient, consultation liaison, partial hospitalization, day programs, emergency, tele‑psychiatric and outpatient settings.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and psychotherapeutic options, electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and other modalities.
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, prescribe medication, and coordinate referrals to other medical and mental health providers.
• Collaborate with other medical specialties and provide professional consultation, supervision, and support to psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other staff.
• Serve on Medical Evaluation Boards, determine fitness for duty, and provide timely communication of mental‑health issues to a patient’s Command.

Administrative and Educational Duties

• Participate in hospital‑approved behavioral health training programs and supervise psychiatric residents, interns, medical students, psychologists, and other trainees.
• Assist in developing training guidelines and evaluating impact.
• Engage in scholarly research, including the development, testing or evaluation of innovative therapies.
• Participate in committees and meetings for quality assurance, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review.
• Recommend improvements to work methods, policies, and mental‑health treatment guidelines at the facility, service component, and DHA levels.
• Present research at national conferences and advise on local and national meetings, committees, and boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens.

Basic Requirement: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school. Must have current, active, unrestricted state license or registration. Must have completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience (internship or first year of residency).

Residency Training: Must have successfully completed accredited residency training in psychiatry for at least 4 years. Additional required training or equivalent experience must not substitute for residency training.

In addition, candidates may receive credit for volunteer experience through National Service programs and other organizations. Respective transcripts and documentation will be required.

If selected, salary details will be provided after the initial job offer is accepted and the Activity Compensation Panel determines compensation.