Psychiatrist Jobs in Virginia
Psychiatrist jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in health systems, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, and the Department of Veterans Affairs across a range from early-career resident physicians to senior attending and medical director roles. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro account for the largest share of hirings, where established employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and the Veterans Affairs medical centers maintain ongoing psychiatry staffing needs. Outpatient mood and anxiety treatment, addiction psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry are among the most actively recruited specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 psychiatrist jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school plus completed psychiatry residency
- Board certification or active eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Virginia
- Experience with electronic health records systems used in inpatient or outpatient settings
- Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing with Virginia hospital systems and payers
Psychiatrist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatrist in Virginia?
To practice psychiatry in Virginia, you must hold a medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine, which requires completing medical school, a psychiatry residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations. After licensure, most employers require board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and you will also need a Virginia-issued controlled substance registration and a federal DEA number before you can prescribe.
How much do psychiatrists make in Virginia?
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 psychiatrists in Virginia?
Employers hiring psychiatrists in Virginia right now include LifeStance Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Milestone, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large academic medical systems, VA facilities, community mental health authorities, and private behavioral health networks means openings appear across a wide range of practice settings statewide.
Which Virginia cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?
Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Fairfax have the most psychiatrist openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia and Richmond lead because of their concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and VA facilities, while Hampton Roads sees consistent demand driven by its large active-duty and veteran population served by military treatment facilities and community behavioral health providers.
Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most medical specialties. About 36% of psychiatrist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely telepsychiatry has been adopted since expanded regulatory allowances took effect. Medication management follow-ups, outpatient therapy consultations, and community mental health check-ins are the sessions most commonly conducted by video.
How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a new psychiatry attending is applying directly to Virginia's community services boards, which are county-run mental health authorities that frequently hire early-career psychiatrists and offer structured onboarding. Large systems such as VCU Health and Inova Health System run residency-to-hire pipelines and post new attending roles specifically welcoming candidates within their first year post-residency. Completing a fellowship in addiction psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for Virginia's highest-volume openings.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, VA facilities, community mental health centers, and private practices. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.
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