Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist | Exceptional Coastal Living | Virginia Beach, VA

Universal Health Services

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Support, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Fishing, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Leadership, Medications, Mentoring, Military, Nursing, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recreation, Social Work, Team Player
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
25 days ago

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.

will.decuyper@uhsinc.com

Office: (470) 289-2408

Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS of Delaware, Inc.

About the Company

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Universal Health Services

Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.

UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
https://www.uhsinc.com/