Inpatient Psychiatrist

Job Description

UVA Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our Behavioral Health team at Prince William Medical Center. This role is a key part of our inpatient behavioral health service line, providing high-quality psychiatric care to a diverse patient population while supporting expanded access to mental health services across the region.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with strong administrative and clinical support.
Practice Highlights:

• Hospital-based inpatient psychiatry role
• Primary location: Prince William Medical Center
• Remote coverage for Haymarket and Culpeper Medical Centers
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• Support from Behavioral Health Access Team, outpatient/IOP teams, and Emergency Department
• Closed ICU model
• Supportive leadership and administrative infrastructure
• Strong interdisciplinary support teams
• Opportunity to impact access to behavioral health services across multiple hospitals
• Established, respected health system with robust resources
• Collegial work environment with engaged leadership

Schedule & Call:

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• 7 on / 7 off schedule
• Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (on-site rounding)
• Call responsibilities:
  
  • Approximately 5 overnight calls per month
  • Includes 1 full weekend + 3 weekday call
  • Weekend coverage required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care on the Behavioral Health Inpatient (BHIP) unit
• Manage an average daily census of 8-12 patients (on-site and remote)
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management
• Provide consultative services within scope of practice as requested
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Deliver care in accordance with all regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards
• Support continuity of care and patient needs during transitions

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
• Active Virginia medical license (or eligibility)
• Current DEA license