Psychiatrist - U.S. Navy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Specialty pay

Board certification pay

CME allowance

Military retirement

30 days PTO

Health coverage

On-base housing

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a psychiatrist to join its mission-driven medical team in Virginia and across multiple locations. You will provide comprehensive mental health services to active-duty members and families, using psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention.

This role offers a generous package including a $600,000 sign-on bonus, specialty pay, board certification pay, CME allowances, and housing benefits, plus 30 days of PTO and full health coverage under military retirement.

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

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 management

Crisis intervention

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME psychiatry residency completion

Board Certified or Board Eligible

U.S. Citizenship

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)