Physician; Psychiatrist GP
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for:
Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 250000 USD Yearly
USD
200000.00
250000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Physician (Psychiatrist) GP-0602-15
Location: New YorkOverview
This position is located at Guthrie Ambulatory Care Center, Behavioral Health Department, Fort Drum, NY.
Fort Drum is located in the picturesque Thousand Islands Region of northern New York State. This installation is located in one of the most unique and beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west and the Adirondack Mountains to the east. Home to the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum's mission is to provide quality installation support to our Soldiers and their Families that is equitable to their quality of service and sacrifice to our Nation.
This is a civilian Physician (Psychiatry) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, 13-26 days paid vacation, 10 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. We are seeking ordinary people with extraordinary hearts to care for the men and women who wear and have worn the uniform and their families.
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. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.
This is a Direct Hire Announcement
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Responsibilities
Description:
Scope of services include, but are not limited to:
Providing treatment services in any capacity including, but not limited to, examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases affecting mental health including the brain, nervous system, substance abuse of drugs or chemicals, and personality disturbances.Specializing in treating mental illness using the biomedical approach to mental disorders, including psychotherapies.Providing treatment services in any capacity including, but not limited to, assessment, medication management, and disposition of psychiatric patients including making arrangements for hospitalization if needed.Providing routine, intensive, complex, and emergency intakes and extended evaluations for a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders.Providing continuing follow-up care for chronic patients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders, such as psychosis, organic brain syndrome, substance abuse/addictions, etc.Perform initial patient work-up to assess patient care and/or treatment.Discriminate between abnormal and normal findings to recognize early stages of physical, emotional, and/or mental problems.Completes required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.Exercises independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients, IAW Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.Ensures the highest standards of professional practice and ethics are maintained.Directs quality assurance studies in areas of responsibility.Makes decisions that have a serious impact on the lives of others, such as recommending hospitalization, determining a service member's fitness for duty, or assessing and completing a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) evaluations, psychological autopsies, sanity boards, command consultations, other administrative processes, and preparation of evaluation reports according to applicable regulations.Identify patient treatment needs and arrange for a safe, therapeutic outcome.Provides oversight of psychiatric residents, interns, and medical students in area of responsibility.Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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.Degree: Doctor of Medicine from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in…
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