Psychiatrist

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 Central Intelligence Agency · 💰 $335,000 per year · 🎓 GS 15 · 🧭 Medical Officer (0602) · ⏳ Closes Jan 31, 2027 · 81 days left · 🗓 Posted Sep 1, 2026
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About this job

Psychiatrists help the CIA mission where it intersects with psychiatric and broader behavioral issues and provide medical care to Agency employees, dependents, and other Agency sponsored people.

Duties

As a Psychiatrist for CIA, you will provide medical care and advice to Agency employees, dependents ,and other Agency sponsored people. Utilizing your medical expertise in a primarily consultative model, you will help advance the CIA mission where it intersects with psychiatric and broader behavioral issues. Variability of mental health resources around the world, access limitations to care in different regions, and mission requirements are all at play in your efforts to deliver the best opinions possible. You'll work and coordinate with a global set of USG medical and psychiatric colleagues while delivering care and consultation in various countries and under a multiplicity of clinical scenarios. The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. Physicians spend most of their careers serving in multi-year assignments in a variety of overseas locations, but some opportunities exist to serve in the Washington, DC area. As part of our team you will receive excellent benefits and a variety of medical and non-medical training will be provided. Sign on incentives and moving expenses are reimbursed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Active, unrestricted license as a physician in one or more states Active American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board certification in Psychiatry Ability to maintain continued clinical practice in psychiatry for at least 96 hours per year Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Willingness to travel overseas, including for prolonged deployments Military, Foreign Service, or other international background Foreign language proficiency Demonstrated superior decision-making skills and judgment

Evaluations

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How to apply

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What to expect next

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Frequently asked questions

How much does this Psychiatrist job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $335,000 per year (GS 15).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 81 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement 24-12186869-7103/SEHD · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
Psychiatrist
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