APPLY HERE

If you are interested in joining the Air Force Reserve, please fill out the form below and one of our advisors will contact you. You may also call 800-257-1212

Yes No
Are You a U.S. Citizen*
Yes No
Prior military service*
(any branch, past or present)
Male Female
Gender*
Date of Birth*
What prompted you to visit this site?*
Submission of this form provides Air Force Reserve your permission to contact you by various methods, including by text to the number entered above.
Uncheck to Opt-out of texting
« return to job listing

Psychiatrist

Overview: Military service members face unique pressures in addition to the challenges of daily life. Skilled Psychiatrists are essential in ensuring that service members and their families receive top-level evaluation and treatment of mental health issues that may arise.

Position: Officer

AFSC: 44PX

Specific Tasks:

  • Examine, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders 
  • Manage and direct psychiatric services 
  • Serve as medical and psychiatric consultant to physicians, clinical psychologists and social workers   
  • Instruct interns and residents on psychiatry

Requirements:

For entry into this specialty:

  • Doctor of medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy 
  • Current enrollment in a psychiatry residency program acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF. 

Training:

  • For those without a prior military service commission, the first step is completion of Commissioned Officer Training (COT). This 5 week course at Maxwell AFB, AL will familiarize you with military life, your role as an officer and military healthcare.