Psychiatrist

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Job Description

Company Description

Your psychiatry expertise can take you beyond the traditional practice setting. Travel internationally to conduct specialized mental health evaluations for Veterans and service members, bringing your clinical experience to communities around the world.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

As a Psychiatrist supporting international disability examinations, you'll evaluate mental health conditions potentially connected to military service through clinical interviews, psychiatric assessments, and diagnostic reporting. Your focus will be on examination findings and documentation rather than ongoing patient treatment.

Assignments are offered on an as-needed, independent contractor basis, with no permanent relocation or full-time commitment required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations using clinical interviews, observations, standardized assessments, and medical history reviews.

Assess and diagnose mental health conditions using current DSM criteria, referring individuals for psychological testing when appropriate.

Document clinical findings, diagnoses, symptoms, and relevant medication information in Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and supporting reports.

Maintain accurate medical records, securely submit examination findings daily, and close assigned cases within 48 hours.

Coordinate with clinical leadership to maintain examination quality, patient confidentiality, and adherence to established clinical standards.

Training specific to the VA disability examination process will be arranged.

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD or DO).

Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Current, unrestricted license to practice psychiatry in the United States, a U.S. territory, or Canada.

At least two years of full-time experience working as a Psychiatrist, including experience with adult patients.

  • Knowledge of current DSM diagnostic criteria and crisis assessment techniques.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Valid U.S. passport or passport from your country of record.

Ability to travel internationally for assigned examinations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Disclaimer

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE Roles)

Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Work Location: Various Locations

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationClinical interviewingMedical record documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 44% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $376k (middle half $283k–$400k)235 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Texas189 active1,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 44% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,331 in the last 30 days974 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
International SOS Government Medical Servicessilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index27 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
Sign-on bonus
75%
401k / retirement match
65% this job
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,846 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About International SOS Government Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Singapore
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Annual bonus

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.