Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Virginia
Child Psychiatrist jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, community mental health centers, academic medical institutions, and outpatient behavioral health practices, with openings at every level from newly licensed clinicians to senior attending physicians. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where large employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters maintain active child and adolescent psychiatry programs. The most sought-after areas within the role include adolescent inpatient care, telepsychiatry, and integrated pediatric behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We offer child psychiatrists:
- Sign-on bonus
- Annual cash bonus up $25,000
- Monthly stipend for PMHNP collaboration
- Flexible schedules, full-time & part-time W-2 positions.
- Strong work-life balance.
- Out-patient practice. no nights, no hospital calls, no weekends.
- Generous 'above market' compensation + unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Multidisciplinary team, collegial work environment.
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-level providers.
- Full administrative support, handles all scheduling & billing.
- Latest in digital technology.
- 100% malpractice insurance coverage.
- Full benefits package: medical insurance/vision/dental/life/disability/401k (+match).
- Annual income potential: $268,000 to $369,000+, compensation model based on productivity.
Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking:
- MD or DO degree
- Board-certified or board-eligible (BE/BC)
- Fully licensed in Virginia with unencumbered DEA.
- Experienced with both medication management as well as therapy.
- Must reside in Virginia.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry through ABPN
- Completion of an accredited general psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship
- Current DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances in Virginia
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT or DBT in clinical settings
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in pediatric or behavioral health environments
Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child psychiatrist in Virginia?
To become a child psychiatrist in Virginia, you complete medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and a two-year accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship. You then apply for a Virginia medical license through the Virginia Board of Medicine, which requires passing the USMLE sequence and meeting postgraduate training requirements. Most Virginia employers also expect board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
How much do child psychiatrists make in Virginia?
Child psychiatrists in Virginia earn a median of about $295,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $129,440 for the lowest 10% to over $372,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Virginia?
Employers hiring child psychiatrists in Virginia right now include LifeStance Health, HRI Hospital, and Hri Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's mix of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and state-funded community services boards means openings appear across a wide range of practice settings and patient populations.
Which Virginia cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most child psychiatrist openings are Leesburg, Virginia, and Fairfax. Northern Virginia and Richmond drive much of the volume because of their large academic medical centers and dense network of outpatient behavioral health practices, while Hampton Roads positions are largely tied to the military-affiliated medical facilities and regional children's health systems anchored there.
Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telepsychiatry has become a well-established care delivery model in Virginia. About 60% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting ongoing investment in telehealth infrastructure statewide. Medication management follow-ups and outpatient therapy consultations are the sub-tasks most commonly delivered remotely, while initial evaluations and inpatient work remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and applying directly to the new-graduate attending programs that large Virginia systems such as Inova Health System and VCU Health run for early-career psychiatrists. Community services boards operated by Virginia localities also hire newly licensed psychiatrists, often offering loan repayment in exchange for service in underserved areas. Lateral entry from general adult psychiatry or pediatric medicine positions within the same health system is another common route that builds the clinical relationships needed to move into a dedicated child psychiatry role.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred practice setting, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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