Psychiatrist

DAWSON

. Perform duties as a Practitioner and Consultant in Psychiatry for the Defense Health Agency Enterprise Tele-Behavioral Health Clinical Services contract .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $260,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric care through virtual platforms, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations. Maintains compliance with TRICARE requirements and demonstrates strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.) Or Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)Board Certification In PsychiatryExperience In Virtual PsychiatryBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationUnderstanding Of TRICARE Requirements

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based TreatmentsPatient DiagnosisClinical DocumentationQuality AssuranceTriage CareChronic Care ManagementTherapeutic Outcome IdentificationMilitary Population Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Virtual PlatformsElectronic Medical RecordsTelehealth Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification From The American Board Of Psychiatry And NeurologyBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

TRICAREDefense Health AgencyMental HealthClinical PrivilegesAccreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform duties as a Practitioner and Consultant in Psychiatry for the Defense Health Agency Enterprise Tele-Behavioral Health Clinical Services contract
Provide routine outpatient treatment via virtual platforms to low- and moderate-acuity patients
Make recommendations on major diagnostic and treatment plans
Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic outpatients with acute disorders and complications
Provide psychiatric care for triage patients with acute illnesses
Establish evaluation techniques and develop treatment and rehabilitation plans
Examine patients, evaluate laboratory and clinical findings, prescribe treatment, or refer patients to specialty clinics
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, advanced practical nurses, social workers, military liaisons, and commanders
Direct quality assurance within the area of responsibility
Recommend hospitalization, determine service-member fitness for duty, and complete MEB, TDRL, psychological autopsy, sanity board, command consultation, and other administrative evaluations
Identify treatment needs and arrange safe therapeutic outcomes
Explain TRICARE requirements and benefits to TRICARE/DoD beneficiaries
Prepare and maintain convenience files and outpatient and inpatient medical records
Prepare case summaries and correspondence
Attend required staff meetings for case discussion, continuing education, quality improvement, and safety
Update patient charts within 72 business hours after appointments; update high-visibility or higher-acuity patient documentation by close of business
Follow SOP duty limitations and weapons access assessments
Follow DHA provider scheduling requirements based on skill type

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree
Successfully completed an internship, residency in Psychiatry and/or Psychiatry Fellowship in an accredited United States Psychiatry Training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Two years of experience providing Psychiatry and evidence-based treatments using virtual platforms; candidates with less than two years of virtual-platform experience will be considered
Current board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross
Knowledge and experience treating patients through virtual platforms, ideally with the military population
Understanding of TRICARE requirements and benefits
Ability to follow applicable regulations, service and hospital SOPs, Government and professional clinical standards, and accepted clinical protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible work environment
Voluntary critical illness coverage
Accident insurance
Identity theft coverage
Pet insurance
1099 work option