Psychiatrist – U.S. Navy Medical Corps / Full Benefits / No Military Experience Needed / $600K [...]

CS Navy Recruiting Command (CRNC), N31; Tennessee; On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide mental health care to service members and their families. This full-time position offers the chance to practice psychiatry at the highest level while serving your country. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health conditions in various settings, supporting both individual service members and their families. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and generous housing allowance, while making a profound impact on military readiness.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $600,000

Up to $59,000 Annual Specialty Incentive Pay

CME Reimbursement

Paid Graduate Education

5% 401(k) Match

Federal Pension Program

Malpractice Insurance Covered

12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

Comprehensive Free Healthcare

Generous Housing Allowance

Qualifications

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
• Work in hospital, outpatient, operational, and deployment settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class mental health care to service members and families.
• Support the emotional well-being of armed forces.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient Care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Psychiatrist to serve our Service Members and their Families in locations available across the Nation.

Are you ready to take your career in a bold and meaningful direction? The U.S. Navy is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide world-class mental health care to our service members and their families.

This full-time, in-person position offers the chance to practice psychiatry at the highest level while serving your country and making a profound impact on the lives of those who protect it.

Position Overview

As a Naval Psychiatrist, you will play a critical role in the emotional well-being of our armed forces. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions across multiple settings—hospital, outpatient, operational, and deployment environments.

Your work will support not only individual service members but also the family units that form the backbone of military readiness. You will join a community of professionals committed to holistic, patient-centered care in advanced, state-of-the-art facilities.

• Locations: You pick! Various choices nationwide, including but not limited to:

Memphis, TN

Great Lakes, IL

Portsmouth, VA, and more—including overseas options!

Note: This is not a remote or telemedicine role.

Specialty: Psychiatry

Compensation: $300,000 - $350,000 annually

Why Choose the Navy Medical Corps?

Sign-On Bonus: $600,000

Up to $59,000 Annual Specialty Incentive Pay

8,000 Board Certification Bonus

CME Reimbursement: One paid CME activity per year to meet licensing requirements

Paid Graduate Education: Earn an MPH, MBA, etc., without using your G.I. Bill

5% 401(k) Match via the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Federal Pension Program: Blended Retirement System (BRS)

Malpractice Insurance Covered: Under the Federal Tort Claims Act

12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave (in addition to medical convalescent time)

Comprehensive Free Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance Policy: $500,000

Generous Housing Allowance or On-Base Housing

Forever G.I. Bill: 36 months of full tuition, housing stipend, $1,000 book stipend, and relocation assistance for you or your dependents

Off-Duty Employment (ODE) Allowed: Yes, most Navy physicians moonlight

No Production Quotas: Focus 100% on patient care, no billing or reimbursement discussions

Career Mobility: Explore administrative, academic, operational, or investigative leadership paths without a pay cut

Global Opportunities: Travel, humanitarian missions, and overseas assignments

• Why Choose Navy Medicine?

Work in a mission-driven, team-based environment with exceptional support staff.

Be mentored by seasoned leaders in one of the premier leadership development organizations in the world.

Gain influence in national and international medical communities through Navy presence in the AMA and NATO.

• Eligibility Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

Age between 21 and 64.

No prior military service required.

Where You Can Serve

Assignments available across the country, including:

California

Washington

Florida

North Carolina

South Carolina

Maryland

and more, including some overseas!

Answer the Call

This is more than just a position—it's a mission. As a Navy Psychiatrist, you'll help ensure the mental readiness of our military while growing professionally in ways few other careers can offer.

Whether you're currently practicing in the civilian sector or seeking a purposeful next step, we invite you to explore this unique and rewarding career.