Psychiatrist - U.S. Navy

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

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance

Housing stipend

Parental Leave

Forever GI Bill

Military retirement

30 days PTO

Health coverage

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a psychiatrist to support active-duty members and their families in a mission-driven environment, providing comprehensive mental health care across diverse settings.

Responsibilities include evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans with psychotherapy, medication management and crisis intervention to enhance psychological readiness. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

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).

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

Psychiatric evaluation

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school (or ECFMG Certified)

Job description

Starting Annual Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000

Elevate 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.

Position Highlights

• $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)