Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16X1 Psychiatry, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Psychiatry subspecialists focus their work on defined mental health populations, disorders, or clinical environments. Their areas of focus include child and adolescent, addiction, forensic, geriatric, and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
Core Skills
- specialized psychiatric assessment
- complex behavioral health management
- advanced medication management
- population specific care
- crisis intervention
- multidisciplinary consultation
- clinical program development
- psychiatric research
- professional education
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Behavioral Health
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Also Common
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine Certification
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Related Occupations
- Pediatricians, General
- Neurologists
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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