Physician

<p>These are TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT positions located in the Bureau of Medical Services, Medical Specialists Staff Office. The incumbent serves as a Physician (Psychiatrist) responsible for providing psychiatric and mental health care of Foreign Service employees, dependents, and all individuals under Chief of Mission overseas to provide mental health evaluations, treatment, or referrals to local health providers, presentations about mental health awareness, and mental health crisis response.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Performs psychiatric evaluations and renders recommendations on Foreign Service personnel, dependents, and others to determine medical and security clearances.</p><p>Provides clinical and administrative support to programmatic offices under the Directorate of Mental Health including, but not limited to, mental health medical evaluation services, family advocacy cases, mental health clearances, and child and fam</p><p>Develops policies and procedures related to Mental Health Programs, coordinating all mental health related activities to maximize usefulness and avoid duplication of efforts.</p><p>Trains staff as needed on screening for psychiatric conditions and stress management, maintains accurate medical records.</p><p>Performs ambulatory and emergency psychiatric care for employees and dependents in cases of a catastrophic event or crisis on the grounds of an embassy, consulate, or other Government location.</p><h3>Education</h3>See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.