Physician (Psychiatrist) GP-0602-14

Overview Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is located in Bethesda, Maryland. This physician (psychiatry) position is within the DIR for Mental Health, Dept. of MH Consultation and Education, Psychiatry Consultation Liaison. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive treatment services across all levels of care, from inpatient programs to routine and intensive outpatient services, including emergency and telehealth options. Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and provide appropriate therapeutic treatment services that may include medication management, electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, various individual and group therapy modalities. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. Provide appropriate referrals to other medical and mental health care providers in and outside of MTF. Serve as member of local Medical Evaluation Boards for assessment and determination of duty. Participate in hospital approved mental health training programs. Regularly present research and recommendations at national academic and professional organization conferences to advance the field of psychiatry. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Basic requirement for Physician (Psychiatry) Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. Equivalency for foreign medical schools is demonstrated by certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or other recognized pathways. Licensure: Current, active, full, unrestricted medical license or registration as a physician from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory. Graduate training: At least one year of supervised experience providing direct clinical service (internship or first year of residency) following degree completion. Applicants must additionally meet specialty‑specific qualifications: Residency training: Successfully completed accredited residency training in psychiatry equal to at least four years. Experience may not substitute for required residency training. Foreign education: Credentials must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited programs or receive full credit for U.S. courses. Who may apply: US Citizens Benefits Competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Defense Health Agency