Join Sentara Health’s interdisciplinary Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team, providing expert psychiatric care to medically complex and emergent patients across Sentara’s facilities. You’ll work closely with ED, medical, and surgical teams, supported by licensed therapists, behavioral health navigators, and a systemwide psychiatric response network.

Practice Highlights

Primary assignment at Sentara Obici HospitalSchedule: M-F, 8a-5pDaily co-management of ED behavioral health patientsInpatient consults on behavioral, medical, and surgical unitsVirtual consult support to lower-volume facilitiesStrong interdisciplinary support: APPs, therapists, navigators, case managers

Key Responsibilities

Psychiatric consultation for complex medical and co-occurring conditionsDiagnostic evaluation and treatment planningMedication management and crisis interventionCollaborative, team-based care across hospital servicesSupervision of APPs and students as needed

Benefit Highlights:

Nationally competitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching ContributionMalpractice and Tail coveragePaid Licensure Renewals$5500 Annual CME AllowancePhysician time offFully Integrated EHR (Epic)501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Why Suffolk, VA?

Suffolk, Virginia offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with spacious neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Nansemond River and Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Residents enjoy a charming historic downtown, local breweries and dining, and the feel of small-town living with convenient proximity to Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Hampton Roads. With affordable housing and room to breathe, Suffolk is an ideal place to settle down while staying connected to coastal Virginia amenities.