Psychiatrist – U.S. Navy

Starting Annual Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000

Elevate your psychiatric career by joining the Navy as a psychiatrist, where you’ll make a meaningful difference by supporting the mental health of service members and their families in a mission-driven environment.

Position Highlights

• $600,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $43,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• CME Allowance
• Exceptional Benefits – including military retirement, 30 days PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and more
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks of paid maternity leave (plus convalescent leave if needed)
• Quality of Life – Work in a mission-focused, non-production environment
• Housing Benefits – Stipend or free on-base housing
• Forever GI Bill – Up to 36 months of full tuition coverage, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend for you or your dependents
• No Billing Hassles – Your patient’s care is fully covered—no dealing with insurance or reimbursement

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health services including evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for active-duty members and their families. Use psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention to improve psychological readiness across hospital, outpatient, and operational military settings.

Potential Practice Locations

• California
• Florida
• Virginia
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• Illinois
• Washington
• …and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school (or ECFMG Certified)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited psychiatry residency or in final year
• Board Certified, Board Eligible psychiatrist or in the final year of residency
• U.S. Citizenship
• Age: 21 – 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)