Psychiatrist – U.S. Navy Medical Corps / Full Benefits / No Military Experience Needed / $600K Sign-On

Psychiatrist to serve our Service Members and their Families in locations available across the Nation.

Are you ready to take your career in a bold and meaningful direction? The U.S. Navy is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide world-class mental health care to our service members and their families.

This full-time, in-person position offers the chance to practice psychiatry at the highest level while serving your country and making a profound impact on the lives of those who protect it.

Position Overview

As a Naval Psychiatrist, you will play a critical role in the emotional well-being of our armed forces. You’ll evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions across multiple settings—hospital, outpatient, operational, and deployment environments.

Your work will support not only individual service members but also the family units that form the backbone of military readiness. You’ll join a community of professionals committed to holistic, patient-centered care in advanced, state-of-the-art facilities.

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Key Details

• Locations:  YOU PICK! Various choices nationwide, including, but not limited to,
  San Diego, CA,
  Memphis, TN
  Jacksonville, FL
  Great Lakes, IL
  Portsmouth, VA and More. INCLUDING overseas options!
  
  • (Not a remote or telemedicine role)

• Specialty: Psychiatry

• Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually

• Position Type:  Naval Physician

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Why Choose the Navy Medical Corps?

Incredible Financial Package

• $600,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Up to $59,000 Annual Specialty Incentive Pay

• $8,000 Board Certification Bonus

• CME Reimbursement: One paid CME activity per year to meet licensing requirements

• Paid Graduate Education: Earn an MPH, MBA, etc.—without using your G.I. Bill

• 5% 401(k) Match via the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

• Federal Pension Program: Blended Retirement System (BRS)

• Malpractice Insurance Covered: Under the Federal Tort Claims Act

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- Outstanding Benefits

• 30 Days Paid Time Off + Federal Holidays + 3–4 Day Weekends

• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave (in addition to medical convalescent time)

• Comprehensive Free Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• $500,000 Life Insurance Policy

• Generous Housing Allowance or On-Base Housing

• Forever G.I. Bill: 36 months of full tuition, housing stipend, $1,000 book stipend, and relocation assistance for you or your dependents

• Off-Duty Employment (ODE) Allowed: Yes, most Navy physicians moonlight

• No Production Quotas: Focus 100% on patient care—no billing or reimbursement discussions

• Upward & Lateral Career Mobility: Explore administrative, academic, operational, or investigative leadership paths without a pay cut

• Global Opportunities: Travel, humanitarian missions, and overseas assignments

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- Why Choose Navy Medicine?

• Work in a mission-driven, team-based environment with exceptional support staff

• Be mentored by seasoned leaders in one of the premier leadership development organizations in the world

• Gain influence in national and international medical communities—through Navy presence in the AMA and NATO

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- Eligibility Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• U.S. Citizenship

• Age between 21 and 64

• No prior military service required

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Where You Can Serve

Assignments available across the country, including:

• California

• Washington

• Florida

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Illinois
  …and more, including some overseas!

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Answer the Call

This is more than just a position—it’s a mission. As a Navy Psychiatrist, you'll help ensure the mental readiness of our military while growing professionally in ways few other careers can offer.

Whether you're currently practicing in the civilian sector or seeking a purposeful next step, we invite you to explore this unique and rewarding career.