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Summary About the Position This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, Groton, Connecticut. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 1346b, while acting within the scope of their employment. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01212026 to 02032026 Salary 123077 to - 300000 per year Pay scale & grade GP 14 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Groton Submarine Base, CT Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJT-26-12868833-DHA Control number 854885000
Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties Help Provide treatment services in any capacity, including but not limited to: assessment medication management disposition of psychiatric patients including making arrangements for hospitalization if needed Provide routine, intensive, complex, and emergency intakes and extended evaluations for a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic patients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders, such as psychosis, organic brain syndrome, substance abuse, and addictions Determine and provide mental health assessments of fitness and suitability for duty and deployments of service members based on psychiatric clinical assessment Incorporate collaboration with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving complicated and multifaceted problems
Requirements Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation A Personnel Security Investigation is required This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing Immunization screening is required Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds is required This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination
Who May Apply US Citizens 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Physician Psychiatry Degree Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Licensure Applicants must possess a current active full and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Graduate Training Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
Residency Training Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled, Psychiatry, and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
If selected, a salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary, and this will be provided to you once approved.
Tier 1: 123077 - 300000 Education FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/internationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial-probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station PCS costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits
How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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Required documents Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.