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

Now Hiring Psychiatrists — Join Our Team in Williamsburg, VA! 

Exceptional Incentives for Eligible Candidates

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $10,000 One-Time Payment to the Virginia 529 Tuition Savings Program

• $2,500 Annual CME Funds + 5 CME Days

• Relocation & Moving Assistance

Make an Impact at a Leading Inpatient Facility

We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our growing team in Williamsburg, Virginia. Whether you’re an experienced physician or recently completing training, this is a rewarding opportunity to deliver meaningful care while enjoying strong support, great benefits, and a balanced schedule.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A Dynamic Clinical Environment

• 302-bed inpatient facility

• Adult civil, forensic, and geriatric populations

• Opportunities for short- and long-term patient care

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team

• Lead treatment planning

• Work closely with social work, nursing, psychology, and rehab specialists

Balanced Work-Life Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

• Minimal on-call (1–2 shifts/month, compensated)

• Caseload of 10–20 patients, with PCP coverage

Professional Growth

• Attend court hearings

• Engage in diverse treatment modalities

• Annual CME funds + paid CME leave

Benefits & State Employment Perks

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Bi-weekly paid time off accrual

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Malpractice coverage

• State employee discounts

• Visa sponsorship available (for those authorized to work in the U.S.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist

• MD or DO, with completed psychiatry residency

• Virginia medical license (or eligibility)

• Active DEA registration

Ready to Apply?

Questions? Contact: Tamara.Hinchey@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.