Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

About the Role

Join a growing inpatient psychiatry team in Coastal Virginia as a BC/BE Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. This role offers the opportunity to work within a physician-led, academically affiliated private practice, Children’s Specialty Group, and the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD). Choose between a 7-on/7-off hospitalist schedule or a Monday–Friday model with some weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Focus exclusively on inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry responsibilities.
• Collaborate with an embedded psychology team, clinical pharmacist consultants, and inpatient psychiatry nurse practitioner (NP) support during daytime and after hours.
• Be involved in training medical students, residents, and child & adolescent psychiatry fellows through a faculty appointment at Old Dominion University at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
• Work within a full continuum of care, including outpatient and partial hospitalization services.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to academic and scholarly activities.
• Strong focus on inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents.

Pay

Earn $290,000–$350,000 per year based on experience, with a significant $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support.

Schedule

Choose between a 7-on/7-off hospitalist schedule or a Monday–Friday model with some weekend coverage.

Benefits

• Potential partnership-track employment with Children’s Specialty Group.
• Access to a growing program targeting 50 beds by Fall 2026 and 60 beds by Fall 2027.
• Practice in a purpose-built pediatric mental health facility with private rooms, family accommodations, and specialized inpatient units.

Community Highlights

Live in the iconic waterfront region of Hampton Roads, Virginia, a vibrant community of 1.7 million residents across nine cities and five counties. Enjoy family-friendly and affordable communities like Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, with easy access to North Carolina’s Outer Banks and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Norfolk ranked as a Best City to Live in America and a Best Place to Live in Virginia (U.S. News).
• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades in Amenities, Commute, Housing, Health & Safety, and Schools.
• Extensive shoreline with waterfront views.
• Rich cultural and historical amenities, sophisticated dining, and entertainment options.
• Outstanding educational opportunities, including local colleges and universities.
• Proximity to waterways for fishing, sailing, and water skiing.