Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

  • Universal Health Services (UHS)
  • Portsmouth, Virginia
  • 09/08/2025
Full time

Job Description

Now Hiring: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Full-Time)

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Facility: Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center Residential Treatment Center

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team full-time at our residential treatment facility in Portsmouth, VA. This rewarding psychiatric opportunity focuses on treating children and adolescents (ages 5 17) with a range of behavioral and mental health disorders in a structured, therapeutic environment.

Position Highlights:
  • Full-time, on-site psychiatrist role

  • Primarily residential care for youth

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Psychiatric admission evaluations

    • Treatment planning and care coordination

    • Direct patient care and medication management

  • Manageable caseload and call schedule

  • Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

  • Open to W-2 employment or Independent Contractor models

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:

  • Full-time base salary with potential bonus incentives

  • Comprehensive health insurance package

  • Paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Malpractice insurance

  • Sign-on bonus

  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

  • Student loan repayment assistance

  • Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications:
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Active Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain one

  • Minimum of 4 years of training or clinical experience

  • Meets all credentialing requirements of the facility

About Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center:

Harbor Point is a leader in child and adolescent behavioral health treatment in Virginia. We specialize in intermediate and long-term residential psychiatric care for youth with complex mental health conditions. Our programs utilize evidence-based therapies in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, empowering young people to develop healthy coping skills and positive life choices.

Why Portsmouth, Virginia?

Located along the scenic Elizabeth River, Portsmouth is a charming historic city with:

  • Easy access to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the greater Hampton Roads area

  • A vibrant waterfront, parks, and outdoor recreation

  • Family-friendly neighborhoods and top-rated schools

  • Rich cultural heritage, dining, and shopping options

Join a National Leader in Behavioral Health:

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS) one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the U.S.

Apply Today:

Take the next step in your psychiatry career by joining a dedicated, mission-driven team.

If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Will DeCuyper
Supervisor of BH Physician Recruitment