Psychiatry Physician (Direct Hire) | Inpatient, Tele-Psych & Outpatient | Fort Belvoir, VA

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Psychiatry Physician for a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) position within the DoD competitive service. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care across multiple settings, including inpatient, emergency, tele-psychiatric, and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric services for patients across inpatient, consultation-liaison, partial hospitalization, day programs, emergency services, and routine/intensive outpatient care
• Create and manage individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches
• Provide therapeutic treatment, including medication management and appropriate psychotherapy modalities
• Conduct group therapy and support multidisciplinary care coordination
• Monitor patient progress and adjust the course of treatment as clinically indicated
• Provide follow-up care for adults with mental health and behavioral disorders
• Prescribe pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments in accordance with clinical standards
• Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and offer advisory and consultative support

Requirements

• Medical licensure and qualifications to practice psychiatry
• Experience providing psychiatric care in one or more of the following settings: inpatient, emergency, tele-psychiatry, partial hospitalization, or outpatient
• Ability to develop evidence-based treatment plans and manage medication treatment
• Strong clinical judgment in monitoring progress and revising treatment plans as needed
• Professional commitment to patient care, safety, and effective collaboration with care teams

Benefits

• Direct Hire Authority (DHA) opportunity for qualified candidates
• Engagement in a mission-focused healthcare environment
• Access to multidisciplinary support and coordinated patient care workflows