Psychiatrist On Site in Yokosuka, Japan (Part-Time)

Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.


We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Psychiatrist to support the Government in Japan. This will be an on-site, in-office position with one position located in Yokosuka, Japan.

POSITION DUTIES:

• The Psychiatrist will work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of
  mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
  The assigned HCWs shall be on duty in the assigned clinical/on-call area. The assigned HCW shall normally
  be scheduled for one of the following shifts:
  • Weekday Regular Duty hours: 0730 to 1600
  • Weekday On-Call Duty Hours: 1600 to 0730
  • Weekends/Holidays On-Call Duty Hours

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide patient consultations requested by Naval Hospital staff health care providers within
  guidelines established by the Naval Hospital.
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing
  the Health Maintenance Strategies International Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government
  supervisor.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command/Government
  Supervisor.
• Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to
  review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care
  delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm,
  informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies
  and make appropriate interventions.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and
  regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of health
  care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and
  the MTF's medical staff bylaws.
• Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital
  corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical
  Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk
• Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by government supervisor.
• The HealthCare Worker (HCW) shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
  Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility. Providers shall
  obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF
  policy/instruction, as applicable.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare
  such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations
  must be only those listed in local instructions.
• Provide On-Call services as required, including returning phone calls within 15 minutes of notification.
• Provide Call-Back services as required, including being able to render services within one hour of
  notification.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Adhere to and comply with the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and local
  instructions and notices in effect during the term of the contract.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines to include the
  proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to
  prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
  Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a
  reduced risk manner.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain DoD email account as directed by government supervisor.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care
  team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Department of Defense, Department of
  Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and MTF instructions and policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and
  Outlook
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good
  communication skills with patients and other health care personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have completed a residency training program in Psychiatry and neurology approved by the
  Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of
  the American Osteopathic Association or those Canadian training programs approved by the Royal
  College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or other appropriate Canadian medical authority.
• Possess and maintain Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Have a minimum of 1-year full-time experience as a Psychiatrist within the last 3 years.
• HCW shall be in good standing, and under no restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state
  in which a license is held or has been held within the last 10 years.
• HCW shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare
• Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
• Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
• A valid driver's license; ability to travel locally as needed.
• The contractor is responsible for conducting business as identified in the PWS except when the
  Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar
  Government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate
  workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the
  Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family
  members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources

Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION: Yokosuka, Japan

COMPENSATION: Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees.


Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.