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Psychiatrist

PsychiatryPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Essential Functions

The psychiatrist (MD) supporting this position will support the program by evaluating personnel as well as providing accurate reports in compliance with mission standards and requirements. Essential duties may include:

  • Provide reports of evaluations, making sure to include all necessary elements such as Sources of Information (PSF, etc.), discussion/evaluation data (should include evaluation of data received by DOE and if the report can be released directly to the subject), mental status examination and results, interview information pertinent history (mental health, alcohol, drugs, behavior, financial, etc.) and all included testing and results.
  • Analyze personnel test results (any psychological and/or laboratory test results and the interpretation/ analysis of those test results, to include but not limited to, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) tests, urinalysis, drug testing, alcohol testing, etc.
  • Professional interpretation of results, conditions, or determining factors.
  • Provide personnel summaries (to include diagnosis, as well as professional opinion regarding any rehabilitation and reformation).
  • Adhere to and deliver discussion of criteria used (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders otherwise known as DSM-5 or other diagnostic manual).
  • Draft, review, and implement evaluation questions (as well as provide detailed answers/descriptions posed by DOE in the request letter).
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be a psychiatrist (MD).
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Seven to ten (7-10) years of related experience, preferably with the DOE.

LOCATION: This position is part-time and remote.

Salary

Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades.

MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations.

The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will support the program by evaluating personnel and providing accurate reports compliant with mission standards, including detailed evaluation reports covering mental status exams and pertinent history. Essential duties involve analyzing personnel test results such as MMPI and various substance tests, and providing professional summaries including diagnosis and opinions on rehabilitation.

Requirements

The minimum requirement is being a licensed psychiatrist (MD) who must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance. Preferred qualifications include seven to ten years of related experience, preferably with the DOE.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychiatryMedical EvaluationReportingMMPI AnalysisPEth Testing InterpretationUrinalysis InterpretationDrug Testing AnalysisAlcohol Testing AnalysisRehabilitation OpinionReformation OpinionDOE Clearance Adherence

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 62% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,038 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $337k (middle half $275k–$375k)136 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 50% remote · 62% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,038 Physician roles listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at MELE Associates a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,038 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

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