Psychiatrist - $600K Bonus

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; United States; On-site; USD 294,883 - 346,461; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Specialty Incentive Pay

Housing Benefits

Job summary

The US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide critical mental health services to active-duty military members and their families. This full-time in-person role offers a total annual compensation between $294,883 and $346,461, alongside a $600,000 sign-on bonus and various additional incentive pays.

Your responsibilities will include evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans within a supportive, mission-driven environment. The position promises exceptional benefits including retirement, generous parental leave, and housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive mental health service experience for active-duty members and families.
• Experience in psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with military healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Use psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention to improve psychological readiness.
• Work in various military settings including hospital and outpatient.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

Psychiatrist – U.S. Navy (Active-Duty Medical Corps Officer)

Nationwide | Full-Time In-Person | Psychiatry Specialty

Total Annual Compensation: $294,883 – $346,461

Elevate your psychiatric career by joining the U.S. Navy as a Psychiatrist, where you’ll make a meaningful difference by supporting the mental health of service members and their families in a mission-driven environment.

Position Highlights:

• $600,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $43,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• Exceptional Benefits – including military retirement, 30 days PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and more
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks of paid maternity leave (plus convalescent leave if needed)
• Quality of Life – Work in a mission-focused, non-production environment
• Housing Benefits – Stipend or free on-base housing
• Forever GI Bill – Up to 36 months of full tuition coverage, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend for you or your dependents
• No Billing Hassles – Your patient’s care is fully covered—no dealing with insurance or reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive mental health services including evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for active-duty members and their families. Use psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention to improve psychological readiness across hospital, outpatient, and operational military settings.

Potential Practice Locations:

• California
• Florida
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• Washington
• …and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school (or ECFMG Certified)
• Board Certified, Board Eligible in Psychiatry or in the final year of residency
• Age: 21 – 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)