Staff Psychiatrist Opening in VA! Catawba Hospital (J1 Visa Considered)

Sign On Bonus, Relocation Expenses, Student Loan Repayment (some restrictions may apply)

Catawba Hospital in Catawba, VA, is looking for a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join its collaborative team. The hospital is part of the DBHDS system, with 110 beds and Joint Commission accreditation. The role involves treating adult, geriatric, and forensic patients.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation: Total package valued over $325,000
• Benefits: Relocation reimbursement, sign-on bonus, loan repayment, tuition forgiveness
• Leave: Annual, sick, family, personal leave, plus 15 paid holidays in 2025
• Additional Perks: Paid disability, malpractice coverage, CME allowance
• Housing: On-site housing available in a rural setting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology or counseling psychology from an accredited college/university
• Professional experience with at least some autonomous functioning in a mental health setting with a broad program of interdisciplinary treatment is expected.

Catawba Hospital is more than just a hospital; it is a sanctuary. Surrounded by the beautiful mountains and woodlands of southwest Virginia, Catawba is a place of shelter from unhealthy or unnecessary influences. It’s a place to gain a better understanding of one’s own mental health and to learn techniques and treatments for overcoming challenges.

Catawba Hospital is a family. Each member of the team brings his or her unique skills and experience to the treatment of those with mental illness. Our staff, many with years of experience on this campus, operate with a mutual respect and trust for colleagues, and the patient experience is better for it.

Catawba Hospital is a temporary home. Catawba is an inpatient psychiatric facility with 110 beds that provides comprehensive mental health services including assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. Catawba serves adult patients 18 years and older, with specialized expertise in the treatment of geriatric patients.

Catawba Hospital provides the highest standard of professional care. Individualized treatment is provided through interdisciplinary teams (including psychiatry, nursing, internal medicine, social work, psychology, substance abuse, psychosocial rehabilitation, pharmacy, and dietary). Programs in a newly designed treatment mall emphasize psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery from mental illness, and re-integration into the community. Catawba is a Joint Commission accredited facility, certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Catawba Hospital is a place to learn. Catawba serves as a clinical placement site for students from all disciplines and over a dozen colleges, universities, and schools. Our expert staff provide supervision and mentorships to schools and universities regionally and our doctors have multiple academic affiliations and professorships serving as faculty at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Carilion and Lewis-Gale residency programs.

Catawba Hospital is part of a greater network of community partners. Our team serves as a resource in areas such as forensic evaluation and in providing comprehensive mental health services in the least restrictive setting.

Catawba Hospital… serving our community for over 100 years. Here when you need us.