Psychiatrist, Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist (RMOP) (FS-6125)

Summary The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Regional Medical Officer – Psychiatrist positions. Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to the Benefits section for more information on total compensation. Responsibilities The Bureau of Medical Services (MED) in the Department of State safeguards and promotes the health and well-being of the United States' diplomatic community, which consists of employees and their accompanying family members who represent United States government agencies abroad. The Department assigns Foreign Service Medical Specialists Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrists (RMOPs) to selected posts overseas. Many of these posts have significant health risks and local medical care that is inadequate by U.S. standards. A Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist (RMOP) works either independently or as a memb...