Full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) or 403(b) and 457(b) retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks an extraordinary psychiatrist to deliver world-class, evidence-based care to adult inpatients. You will work within a collaborative, patient-centered medical group and contribute to clinical leadership initiatives.

The role emphasizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and a multidisciplinary team approach to support patient success and program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Completion of an accredited General Adult Psychiatry Residency is required.
• Board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry is expected.
• Eligibility for Virginia medical licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult inpatients.
• Conduct inpatient rounds, admissions, treatment-team meetings, and discharge summaries.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and care coordination.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nursing, social work, case management, therapy, psychology, and APPs.
• Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation in Epic.
• Support behavioral health program development and service enhancement.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through mentorship and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Leadership initiatives

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Inpatient care focus

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Completion of an accredited General Adult Psychiatry Residency

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry

Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

VHC Health is seeking an extraordinary psychiatrist dedicated to collaborative, patient- centered care to join our well-respected medical group in Arlington, VA. This role focuses on delivering world-class, evidence-based care to adult patients on an inpatient setting, with opportunities to collaborate on continuous improvement and clinical leadership initiatives.

We are seeking a psychiatrist with a desire for professional growth, a commitment to clinical excellence, and an interpersonal style that supports multidisciplinary collaboration and helping others to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult inpatients.
• Conduct inpatient rounds, admissions, treatment-team meetings, and discharge summaries.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and care coordination.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nursing, social work, case management, therapy, psychology, and advanced practice providers.
• Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation in Epic.
• Support behavioral health program development and service enhancement.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through mentorship and participation in departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited General Adult Psychiatry Residency
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Demonstrated interest in leadership or program development highly desirable
• Experience with Epic or a similar EMR preferred
• Interest in community-based psychiatry is a plus

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) or 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Compensation

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00 annually

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.