Adult Psychiatrist |PRN weekend call coverage | Petersburg VA

We are seeking a PRN Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join a behavioral health hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. This independent contractor role offers a flexible employment structure and a fully staffed support team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while leading a collaborative treatment team.

About the Role

This PRN (independent contractor) position provides weekend call coverage, including weekend rounding and/or overnight call. You will manage an adult and adolescent inpatient caseload in a team-supported environment at an inpatient behavioral health hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Conduct admission evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Manage patient care, including medication management and progress evaluations.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and clinical support staff.
• Document patient care, treatment plans, and clinical updates.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active or eligible Virginia medical license.
• Minimum of 4 years of training/practice experience.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
• Meets credentialing requirements for medical staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive per-contact contractor model.

Support & Care Team

Work alongside psychiatrists, advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, therapists, and case managers in a collaborative environment.

Growth & Development

• Leadership opportunities within the inpatient program.
• Collaborative environment with experienced behavioral health professionals.
• Career advancement within a national healthcare system.

About the Organization & Community

Poplar Springs Hospital has served the greater Richmond region for nearly 45 years, providing comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services across diverse patient populations. Located on a peaceful 25-acre campus in Petersburg, the hospital offers a serene setting that supports both patient recovery and provider satisfaction. As part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading national healthcare organization, physicians benefit from organizational stability, resources, and long-term career growth opportunities.

The Richmond metro area offers a dynamic blend of history, culture, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly living, making it an excellent place to call home.