Psychiatrist - U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Specialty pay

Board cert pay

CME allowance

Military retirement

30 days PTO

Health coverage

On-base housing

Forever GI Bill

Parental leave

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a psychiatrist to elevate mental health care for service members and their families in a mission-driven environment. You will provide comprehensive mental health services across settings and support readiness through psychotherapy, medications, and crisis intervention.

Requirements include an MD/DO, ACGME psychiatry residency, board eligibility or certification, U.S. citizenship, and age 21–64. Positions offer substantial benefits and on-base housing options.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited psychiatry residency or in final year.
• Board Certified, Board Eligible psychiatrist or in the final year of residency.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Age: 21–64 (Title 10 U.S. Code 531/532)

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.

Skills

Psychiatry

Psychotherapy

Medication mgmt

Crisis intervention

Active-duty care

Education

MD or DO

ACGME psychiatry residency

Board Certified/Eligible

Job description

Position Highlights

Starting Annual Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000Elevate your psychiatric career by joining the 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.

• $600,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $43,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• CME Allowance
• 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
• Virginia
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• Illinois
• Washington and more

Minimum Qualifications

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