Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16X1
Psychiatry, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Psychiatry subspecialists focus on defined mental health populations, disorders, or clinical environments. Examples 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
Common Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Subspecialty 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
- PUBLIC HEALTH
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
- Accredited Psychiatry Subspecialty Fellowship
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
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.