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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Description
ICF is currently seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as part of a team of clinical and other subject matter experts supporting ACF’s mission to foster health and well-being through effective, accountable, and compassionate human services. This project is part of our Prevention of Sexual Abuse project that conducts compliance audits and technical assistance for the Office of Refugee Resettlement provider community. This team’s mission is to ensure clinical, behavioral health, disability-related, and psychosocial risk factors are identified and addressed, and that system-wide practices, policies, and provider operations promote safe, trauma-informed, and compliant care environments working in concert to prevent sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of child abuse and neglect.
This position is expected to last six months, with the potential for extension based on project needs, funding availability, and organizational requirements.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist’s alignment to this mission is ensuring that mental health conditions, trauma, and treatment practices are effectively managed to reduce vulnerability to abuse and ensure safe, appropriate responses.
This position is full-time with on-call/after hours availability. The position will require approximately 25% travel to provider sites.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee quality assurance of psychiatric care, including screening in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Increase access to quality mental health care for children.
- Build capacity of mental health providers and establish referral networks (hospitals, Residential Treatment Centers, secure facilities).
- Conduct surveillance of mental health conditions among the child populations in ORR’s care.
- Conduct site visits and needs assessments of mental health services.
- Train stakeholders on mental health best practices and child safety.
- Participate in cross-ORR workgroups to ensure legal and service compliance.
- Determine appropriate mental health responses in sexual abuse or harassment cases.
- Review and assess response protocols for abuse/harassment incidents.
- Consult on cases involving risk of inappropriate sexual conduct or unmet mental health needs.
- Provide oversight and guidance on psychotropic medication prescribing and administration.
- Ensure policies and practices related to psychiatric care meet health, safety, and legal settlement requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- MD, DO, with active clinical license (psychiatry) with 10 years’ experience
- Specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Expertise in trauma and high-risk youth populations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of migrant/refugee issues, particularly related to children.
- Experience working for a refugee program.
- Prior work experience in a consulting environment.
Professional Skills
- Ability to promote and contribute to an equitable and inclusive organizational culture and environment.
- Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives and stakeholder needs.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$158,819.00 - $269,993.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Description
ICF is currently seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as part of a team of clinical and other subject matter experts supporting ACF’s mission to foster health and well-being through effective, accountable, and compassionate human services. This project is part of our Prevention of Sexual Abuse project that conducts compliance audits and technical assistance for the Office of Refugee Resettlement provider community. This team’s mission is to ensure clinical, behavioral health, disability-related, and psychosocial risk factors are identified and addressed, and that system-wide practices, policies, and provider operations promote safe, trauma-informed, and compliant care environments working in concert to prevent sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of child abuse and neglect.
This position is expected to last six months, with the potential for extension based on project needs, funding availability, and organizational requirements.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist’s alignment to this mission is ensuring that mental health conditions, trauma, and treatment practices are effectively managed to reduce vulnerability to abuse and ensure safe, appropriate responses.
This position is full-time with on-call/after hours availability. The position will require approximately 25% travel to provider sites.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee quality assurance of psychiatric care, including screening in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Increase access to quality mental health care for children.
- Build capacity of mental health providers and establish referral networks (hospitals, Residential Treatment Centers, secure facilities).
- Conduct surveillance of mental health conditions among the child populations in ORR’s care.
- Conduct site visits and needs assessments of mental health services.
- Train stakeholders on mental health best practices and child safety.
- Participate in cross-ORR workgroups to ensure legal and service compliance.
- Determine appropriate mental health responses in sexual abuse or harassment cases.
- Review and assess response protocols for abuse/harassment incidents.
- Consult on cases involving risk of inappropriate sexual conduct or unmet mental health needs.
- Provide oversight and guidance on psychotropic medication prescribing and administration.
- Ensure policies and practices related to psychiatric care meet health, safety, and legal settlement requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- MD, DO, with active clinical license (psychiatry) with 10 years’ experience
- Specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Expertise in trauma and high-risk youth populations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of migrant/refugee issues, particularly related to children.
- Experience working for a refugee program.
- Prior work experience in a consulting environment.
Professional Skills
- Ability to promote and contribute to an equitable and inclusive organizational culture and environment.
- Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives and stakeholder needs.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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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, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and ICF, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Arlington, and Chesapeake. 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 44% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 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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