Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16X0
Psychiatry, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
General psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions. They use clinical interviews, medication management, psychotherapy, crisis care, and referrals to support patients across a range of psychiatric needs.
Core Skills
- psychiatric assessment
- mental health diagnosis
- medication management
- psychotherapy
- suicide risk assessment
- crisis intervention
- inpatient treatment planning
- behavioral health documentation
- multidisciplinary care
Common Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Addiction Medicine Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Psychiatry Residency Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.