Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a part-time General Adult Psychiatrist to join a well-established standalone inpatient and partial hospitalization behavioral health facility in Virginia Beach, VA. This role offers flexible PRN hours with weekend call coverage, allowing you to focus on high-quality clinical care while collaborating within a supportive and multidisciplinary team.

• Independent Contractor (PRN)
• Schedule / Hours: Weekend inpatient coverage one weekend per month; weekday overnight phone call once per month
• Patient Volume: Adult patients with diverse psychiatric needs
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA
• Practice Setting: 100-bed private psychiatric hospital specializing in Adult and Geriatric behavioral health
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary team of trained clinicians, including physicians, clinical staff, and administration

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in inpatient and partial hospitalization settings
• Collaborate effectively with a team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Manage clinical responsibilities, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
• Accurately document all clinical care and patient interactions.

• Compensation: Flexible independent contractor payment models including hourly rates, daily stipends, or fee-for-service billing

• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• MD or DO from an accredited medical program
• Active and unrestricted Virginia medical license
• Minimum of four years of clinical practice or training experience with inpatient psychiatry experience
• Meets credentialing criteria required by participating physicians

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC), a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a 100-bed private psychiatric hospital just miles from the Atlantic Ocean. We specialize in providing high-quality psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment for adults, including programs for depression, suicide prevention, co-occurring disorders, and detoxification. Our multidisciplinary team fosters a caring, collegial culture dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Virginia Beach offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful beaches, vibrant cultural attractions, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal location for work-life balance.