Psychiatrist Opening! $15,000 Sign On Bonus and Moving Expenses ! Location-Williamsburg, VA

Eastern State Hospital is NOW HIRING!
Located in Williamsburg, VA

SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000
RELOCATION AND MOVING EXPENSES 

Who we are:
Eastern State Hospital (ESH), located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state-of-the-art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH is seeking a BC/BE PSYCHIATRIST to join our expanding team. Experience with an acute, adult inpatient population is preferred. Candidates with experience or directly from training are welcomed to apply. The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all candidates authorized to work in the U.S. to apply!

Overview:

• Inpatient facility with 302 adult beds (male & female)
• Civil, Forensic, NGRI, Jail/Prison Transfers, & Geriatrics
• Short and Long-term length of stay
• Caseload of 10-20 patients per psychiatric practitioner
• PCP coverage provided
• Full complement of interdisciplinary team members employing Recovering Treatment Model
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
• Shared on-call (1-2 shifts per month) – compensated
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program
• Virginia State Medical License (or eligible to obtain prior to start)
• DEA Registration (or eligible to obtain prior to start)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with training & experience
•  $15,000 sign-on bonus (some restrictions may apply)
• Up to $140,000 student loan repayment paid over four years with a four year employment agreement
• $2,500 and five (5) paid days off annually for CME and/or license renewal
• $10,000 one-time payment to the 529 Tuition Savings Program
• 13 paid holidays per year and bi-weekly accrual of paid time off
• Relocation & moving assistance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Virginia Retirement System
• Visa sponsorship*

Ready to Apply? Have questions: Contact: Tamara.Hinchey@dbhds.virginia.gov

www.dbhds.virginia.gov 

Founded in 1773, Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the first public facility in the United States dedicated solely for the care and treatment of the mentally ill. Today, our newly constructed state-of-the-art campus is situated on 500 acres with two patient care buildings and a staff of over 900 caring for 302 adult patients. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, is accredited by the Joint Commission, and a federally designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Benefits of this designation include participation in the Virginia State Loan Repayment Program and the Conrad 30 J1 Waiver Program.

Living in Williamsburg, Virginia, means living in the midst of history!  Located at the heart of the Historic Triangle, Williamsburg offers the ease of small-town living that has a top-rated public school system and features plenty of entertainment and cultural options with attractions that include historic landmarks, museums, amusement parks, premier shopping, local breweries, wineries, and community events year-round. Best known for Colonial Williamsburg, the restored historic district and expansive living-history museum, it is also home to William & Mary, the nation’s second oldest university. For a quick big-city fix or change of scenery, Williamsburg is located midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach and approximately 150 miles south of Washington D.C.