Psychiatrist - Japan - DHA Contract
Valor Healthcare is a veteran‑ and physician‑led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. The company aims to deliver high‑quality care that upholds the health of the nation’s greatest asset: its people.
Location: On‑site in Yokosuka, Japan; Iwakuni, Japan; or Sasebo, Japan. Relocation option available.
About the role
The Psychiatrist will provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA), a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient consultations requested by DHA Military staff health‑care providers within guidelines established by the Military Treatment Facility.
- Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies International Manual (HMSI) standards.
- Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities, including the command’s Performance Improvement Program.
- Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by the government supervisor.
- Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command/Government Supervisor.
- Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remain calm, inform appropriate persons, and document events.
- Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
- Comply with The Joint Commission standards, applicable law, and regulations governing licensure, medical practice, and MTF medical staff bylaws.
- Provide training and/or direction to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students).
- Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS); participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions.
- Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by the government supervisor.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.
- Obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction.
- Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care; maintain legible records and reports using approved abbreviations.
- Provide on‑call services as required, including returning phone calls within 15 minutes of notification.
- Provide call‑back services as required, rendering services within one hour of notification.
Requirements
- Completed a residency training program in Psychiatry and neurology approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry.
- Minimum of 1 year full‑time experience as a Psychiatrist within the last 3 years.
- Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist in any U.S. state or territory, in good standing and not under federal sanction or suspension.
- Current certification in American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
- Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
- U.S. citizenship.
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of the hiring process, artificial intelligence may be used to organize, summarize, and analyze candidate information to assist the recruiting team, with final hiring decisions made by the hiring team.