Opportunity Details
We are seeking a full-time Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role offers a highly supportive clinical environment, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adult inpatient behavioral health care while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most desirable coastal communities.
Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-time or independent contractor
Schedule / Hours: Inpatient, Monday–Friday with shared call coverage as needed
Call: 1:4 weekends
Patient Volume: Varies by unit census and acuity
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Practice Setting: Adult inpatient psychiatric hospital
Support / Care Team: Collaborative multidisciplinary team including nursing, social work, therapists, and administrative support
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care to adult patients
Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, therapists, social workers, and support staff
Manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities and treatment team participation
Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care coordination
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience + incentives/bonuses
Sign-on / Relocation: Sign-on and/or relocation assistance available
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement
PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support
Qualifications
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active or eligible Virginia medical license
DEA registration eligible or current, as applicable
Experience in adult inpatient psychiatry preferred
Growth & Development
Leadership and advancement opportunities within behavioral health
Mentorship, training, and professional development support
Opportunity to work in a growing inpatient behavioral health environment
About the Organization & Community
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services in a structured and supportive inpatient setting. The center values clinical excellence, teamwork, and a shared commitment to helping adults achieve stabilization and meaningful recovery.
Located along Virginia’s scenic Atlantic coastline, Virginia Beach offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, convenience, and livability. Residents enjoy miles of sandy beaches, a vibrant oceanfront, outdoor recreation, waterfront parks, fishing, boating, and year-round access to hiking, biking, and family activities. The area also features a strong dining and entertainment scene, local festivals, museums, shopping districts, and welcoming neighborhoods with excellent schools.
Virginia Beach is part of the greater Hampton Roads region, providing easy access to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Hampton, as well as proximity to major military, academic, and medical communities. The area is also within driving distance of Richmond and the Washington, D.C. corridor, offering a balance of coastal relaxation and metro connectivity. With a mild climate, growing economy, and abundant recreational and family-friendly amenities, Virginia Beach is an outstanding place to build both a career and a lifestyle.
Call to Action
Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper, Senior Manager of Behavioral Health Physician Recruitment, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.
[email protected]
Office: (470) 289-2408
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