Psychiatry Physician Jobs in Virginia
This page lists active Psychiatry physician openings across Virginia and the recruitment context my team uses when scoping a Psychiatry search in this state. For the full Psychiatry market narrative I write to candidates, see our Psychiatry specialty hub; for the broader Virginia licensing and incentive picture, see our Virginia recruiter page.
Psychiatry hiring footprint in Virginia
When I run a Psychiatry search in Virginia, the candidate-employer geography sorts quickly. Active Psychiatry hiring concentrates around Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, Alexandria, Roanoke, Charlottesville. Virginia is anchored by Sentara Healthcare, Inova Health System, VCU Health, UVA Health, Carilion Clinic, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and HCA Virginia.
Psychiatry compensation context for Virginia
- Typical base range
- $255K – $360K (median $290K)
- National demand signal
- very high
- Primary board
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Fellowship pathways
- Child & Adolescent, Addiction, Forensic, Geriatric, Consultation-Liaison
- Common practice settings
- inpatient psych, outpatient clinic, telehealth, community mental health, VA, correctional
I tell Psychiatry candidates considering Virginia that the in-state base typically lands inside the national range above, with rural and HPSA-designated counties producing offers at or above the upper end once signing bonuses, loan repayment, and rural premiums are stacked. The single biggest variance lever for any Psychiatry offer in Virginia is whether the role sits in one of the major Virginia metros above or in a shortage-area county.
J-1 waivers and loan repayment in Virginia for Psychiatry
Virginia runs an annual Conrad State 30 J-1 waiver allotment that regularly absorbs Psychiatry candidates serving HPSA sites; NHSC loan repayment is broadly available at qualifying Virginia FQHCs and critical-access employers. Specific Virginia state-funded loan repayment eligibility for Psychiatry depends on the practice setting and patient panel.
Engage a Virginia Psychiatry recruiter
Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com to scope a Psychiatry search in Virginia. Initial scoping calls take 30 minutes and produce a written engagement proposal within two business days.