General Psychiatrist - Full Time (Physician )

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Join to apply for the Physician (Psychiatrist) GP-0602-15 role at Defense Health Agency

This position is located at Guthrie Ambulatory Care Center, Behavioral Health Department, Fort Drum, NY.

Home to the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum’s mission is to support Soldiers and their Families with quality installation support, reflecting their service and sacrifice.

This is a civilian Physician (Psychiatry) position offering job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, 13-26 days paid vacation, 10 federal holidays, sick leave, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers, as they are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Providing mental health treatment, including diagnosis and management of neurological, substance abuse, and personality disorders.

Specializing in biomedical approaches and psychotherapies for mental illnesses.

Assessing, managing medications, and making hospitalization arrangements for psychiatric patients.

Conducting evaluations for emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders, including emergencies.

Recognizing early physical, emotional, and mental health issues.

Maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.

Leading quality assurance initiatives.

Making critical decisions impacting patient care, including hospitalization and fitness assessments.

Overseeing psychiatric residents, interns, and students.

Must have a Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school or equivalent foreign degree certified by ECFMG.

At least 1 year of supervised clinical experience post-degree, such as an internship or residency.

Full, unrestricted medical license in the U.Minimum of 5 years of residency or equivalent experience in Psychiatry, with skills in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services.

Participation in drug testing and signing DA Form 5019 if selected.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register with the Selective Service.

Seasonal influenza vaccination required; exemptions may be granted.

Pre-employment physical and immunizations, including Hepatitis B, may be required.

Full-time

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