Join Us as a Psychiatrist in Virginia! State Benefits!

***$15,000 SIGN ON BOUS for Eligible Candidates***

Are you ready to elevate your career in psychiatry? We’re looking for an enthusiastic psychiatrist to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team and dive into a diverse array of psychiatric cases, ranging from acute to complex!

Why Join Us?

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus! (New hires to state service with a one-year agreement)
• Exceptional State Benefits: Enjoy 13 paid holidays, 12+ vacation days, 8 sick days, and 4+ personal days each year! Plus, Family Medical Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and low-cost health insurance options.
• State Employee Discounts
• CME Stipend and competitive on-call pay rates!
• Loan Repayment Options may be available for qualified candidates.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with a passionate team of mental health specialists in a supportive environment.
• Engage in infrequent commissioner-assigned forensic evaluations with training provided by the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.
• Work five 8-hour days a week, including at least one weekend day, providing you with a balanced work-life experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD degree or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited psychiatry residency program.
• Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in Virginia and federally licensed to prescribe medications.

Additional Considerations:

• Board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Experience in forensic psychiatry.
• Veterans and individuals with National Service are encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus!

Come be part of a team that makes a difference every day! Contact me for more information or apply now and start your journey with us!

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) is located in beautiful Danville, Virginia. SMVHI offers a variety of treatment programming that is recovery-focused, evidence-based, and person-centered.  Our goal is providing treatment programming that supports the individual to successfully return to the community. Our groups are led by members of our Clinical Departments, to include the Rehab, Social Work and Psychology Departments.  

Danville is on the southern border of Virginia.  The city is rich in history and has undergone recent revitalization of its Historic Downtown and Tobacco Warehouse districts.  Danville is in close proximity to many lakes (including Smith Mountain Lake and Hyco Lake) and is located less than an hour drive to Lynchburg, VA and Greensboro, NC.  Danville is also home to the Danville Otterbots baseball club.