Join VHC Health’s Growing Psychiatry Team!

Overview:

VHC Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team. As a key member of the Behavioral Health Service Line, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our growing team of expert clinicians to deliver comprehensive treatment and recovery for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide ongoing support and crisis intervention as needed.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in psychiatry.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care teams.

Why Join Us?

As a member of the Behavioral Health Service you will have a unique opportunity to influence the design and development of our brand new Behavioral Wellness Campus located on 5.8 acres in Arlington, Virginia and to deliver world-class comprehensive addiction and behavioral health services to the communities we serve in a state-of-the-art healing environment.

Opportunity Highlights:

Competitive compensation with performance bonus
Flexible work schedule
Focus on professional development and support for continuing education
Robust benefits package including generous time off
Opportunities for leadership roles and career growth within our expanding healthcare network
Teaching opportunities

Requirements:

Licensed psychiatrist with board certification or eligibility
Fellowship training or experience treating substance use disorders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Join our team in shaping the future of behavioral health care for the communities we serve.

APPLY TODAY!

WHY US?

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave
Our primary care practices are state of the art and fully equipped to provide an excellent clinical excellence.
As a hospital-employed physician, you will have the full support of the administration and support services (i.e., finance/billing, marketing, etc.)
Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its physicians is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team based approach to care. NPs are members of the care team and assist the physicians with providing excellent care to our patients while maintain a work life balance.

Our outstanding medical staff includes the full gamut of subspecialty consultants. Hospitalists and OB Hospitalists are employed physicians and work closely with the primary care teams to provide inpatient care for our patients.
Fast growing health system. Opening a $250 million new outpatient pavilion in 2023.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Recognized as a top hospital in both Virginia and Washington, DC in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 “Best Hospital” rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia out of 121 hospitals ranked.
Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking more than 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, VHC Health came in at the top 3% of hospitals in the U.S.
S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in 11 procedural areas and 2 adults specialties (prior year VHC had 8 procedural areas and no specialties ranked).
Received a ‘High Performing” designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States, over 680 in total, and was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
Awarded an ‘A’ for the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rating. This is VHC Health’s 21st consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade, making it one of 30 hospitals in the nation and only 6 in Virginia to have reached this status.
Received the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services, marking another consecutive survey year recognized.
Named a best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.
Achieved the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. VHC Health is the only hospital in the Washington, DC region and in the state of Virginia that has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 11 consecutive years.
Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek, one of 175 hospitals and just 3 in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
Recognized as a High Performer in the prestigious Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s (AHP) 2023 Report on Giving. The AHP recognized less than 50 organizations across North America with the High Performer status in 2023.
Received the NCDR Chest Pain/MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award.
Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in ten categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information. In each award category, VHC Health ranked in the top 6% of hospitals or higher.
Selected by the Washington Commanders as their official women’s health partner.

OUR COMMUNITY

Northern Virginia, (in our view) is the best place to live near D.C., with very close access to the country’s centers of influence and excellence, its greatest historical sites, amazing culture, active nightlife and concerts, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking – there is no better place to live, work, play, and enjoy life.
Exceptional education with some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60+ colleges and universities. Northern Virginia is the most educated region in the country and is hands down one of the best places to live, work, and play in the country.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment at anbell@vhchealth.org

Contact Information

In addition to completing the application and assessment candidates can also send a copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director Director of VHC Physician Services Recruitment at anbell@virginiahospitalcenter.com.

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