Physician (Psychiatry) GP 0602-15

Overview

This job is located at Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX.

 

The Carl R. Darnall Healthcare System, located at Fort Hood, Texas, values evidence-based, patient and family-focused care to military personnel, beneficiaries and their families. Situated in Bell County just north of Austin, the Killeen/Temple area is home to more than 370,000 residents and serves as the gateway to the farmed Texas hill country. A great to place to live and work, the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area was ranked the best performing economy in the nation.

 

Bell County offers cosmopolitan amenities combined with down-to-earth country style. Residents enjoy convenient access to natural wonders, shopping, entertainment and history. The region offers exciting recreational activities and entertainment with Belton Lake, natural parks, golf courses, Vive Les Arts Center for the Performing Arts and more. The Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater is among the largest facilities of its kind. Each year residents look forward to the Central Texas State Fair hosted by the Bell County Expo Center.

 

Greater Killeen Chamber of CommerceCarl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

 

Ft Hood is nicknamed The Great Place because of the quality of life the post and area offer Soldiers and their families. Ft Hood covers a total of 340 sq miles and rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas, between Killeen and Copperas Cove. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Ft Hood is the ideal location because of warm winters and hot summers. The nearby lakes, Belton and Stillhouse, offer year round outdoor recreation activities. Please visit: http://pao.hood.army.mil/.

 

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/   

 

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. About the Position: Fort Hood, TX: Ft Hood is nicknamed The Great Place because of the quality of life the post and area offer Soldiers and their families. Ft Hood covers a total of 340 sq miles and rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas, between Killeen and Copperas Cove. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Ft Hood is the ideal location because of warm winters and hot summers. The nearby lakes, Belton and Stillhouse, offer year round outdoor recreation activities. Please visit: http://pao.hood.army.mil/ .

 

A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.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.

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Psychiatry) you will:

 

• 1. Serve as a recognized technical authority in the delivery of Psychiatric medical care to a wide demographic and large variety of psychiatric patient presentations, symptoms, conditions, and complexities.
• 2. Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and provides appropriate therapeutic treatment services that may include medication management, various individual therapy modalities, group therapy, and new treatments as they arise.
• 3. Provide appropriate referrals to other medical and mental health care providers in and outside of MTF, including network providers, network and hospital contractors, and patient assistance groups outside the agency.
• 4. Perform administrative and educational work. Engage in highly specialized scholarly activities which encompass diverse research methods and types.
• 5. Make recommendations on improvement of work methods and organizational features while serving on committees or working groups that review and establish new treatment guidelines or updates policy for mental health across the service component and DHA.
• 6. Provide professional consultation, supervision, and collaborative medical support to other professional staff such as psychologists, advanced practice nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers within the MTF.

 

 

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work don