Psychiatrist, Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist (RMOP) (FS-6125)

The Bureau of Medical Services (MED) in the Department of State safeguards and promotes the health and well-being of the United States' diplomatic community, which consists of employees and their accompanying family members who represent United States government agencies abroad. The Department assigns Foreign Service Medical Specialists Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrists (RMOPs) to selected posts overseas. Many of these posts have significant health risks and local medical care that is inadequate by U.S. standards. A Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist (RMOP) works either independently or as a member of a team of Foreign Service Medical Specialists to provide medical and mental health support for USG employees and their Eligible Family Members (EFMs). An RMOP is considered essential personnel and is expected to be available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All Medical Specialists working with the Bureau of Medical Services must provide primary care services and counseli