Physician (Psychiatry)

JT-DD83DX ATLANTIC DHN - LEJEUNE (DOD); Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

JT-DD83DX ATLANTIC DHN – LEJEUNE (DOD) seeks a Physician (Psychiatry) to provide expert psychiatric medical care at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. Board certification in Psychiatry preferred; requires MD/DO and residency in Psychiatry with licensure in the US.

Responsibilities include evidence-based treatment, pharmacotherapy, and coordinated follow-up for a wide range of patients. The position is full-time, permanent, with DHA incentives possible and mandatory background checks.

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree (MD/DO) from an accredited school.
• Residency in Psychiatry; board certification preferred.
• Active medical license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a recognized board-certified expert in psychiatric medical care for a wide range of patient presentations.
• Monitors treatment effectiveness using evidence-based medicine and adjusts plans as needed.
• Provides follow-up care for inpatients/outpatients with mental health disorders and acute cases.
• Performs thorough biopsychosocial evaluations incorporating labs, imaging, and clinical findings.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments.

Skills

Psychiatry

Evidence-based medicine

Patient care

Pharmacotherapy

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Psychiatry residency

Job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Learn more about this agency

Salary: $145,000 – $335,000 per year

Pay scale & grade: GP 14

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: Yes

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Secret

Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Background check type: Credentialing

Financial disclosure required: No

Announcement number: HSJT-26-13078067-DHA-R

Control number: 886706300

Location: Camp Lejeune, NC (1 vacancy)

Telework eligible: No

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Serves as a recognized board-certified expert in the delivery of Psychiatric medical care to a wide range of patient psychiatric presentations, ages, conditions and complexities.
• Monitors treatment effectiveness through evidence-based medicine and alters course of treatment as needed through individualized treatment plans.
• Provides continuing follow-up care for inpatients and outpatients with mental health disorders and for complications related to these disorders and provides psychiatric care for walk‑in patients presenting with acute illness.
• Conducts thorough biopsychosocial evaluations of presenting patients including but not limited to integration of laboratory, radiological and clinical findings.
• Prescribing appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on‑duty accident.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re‑verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position requires the completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician (Psychiatry):

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre‑medical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduated Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) equal to at least 4. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified. Board certification in Psychiatry preferred, not required.

Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at any of the tiers listed below:

• Tier 2: List minimum – $145,000-335,000

Education

See Education Requirements Above

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Required documents

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates, number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
• Use plain language. Avoid acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what’s in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Transcripts: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• License/Certification: This position requires a job‑related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address: JT-DD83DX ATLANTIC DHN – LEJEUNE, DO NOT MAIL, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547, US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

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