Psychiatrist - U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Specialty incentive pay

Board certification pay

CME allowance

Military retirement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking a psychiatrist to elevate mental health care for service members and their families in a mission-focused environment.

The role involves comprehensive psychiatric services across settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and operational medical facilities. Starting annual compensation ranges from $300,000 to $350,000, with substantial bonuses and benefits such as a sign-on bonus, housing, and the Forever GI Bill benefit.

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

Psychiatry expertise

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ECFMG Certified

Job description

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

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.

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)