City/State
Harrisonburg, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
Behavioral HealthOverview:
Sentara is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our collaborative, patient-focused Behavioral Health program in Harrisonburg, VA. Enjoy a true work-life balance in this outpatient-only position with no call and flexible scheduling.
Among 36 specialties in Sentara, our Behavioral Health teams stand out—ranking #1 system-wide in DEI, foundational support, organization, resilience, and work-life balance, and consistently placing in the top 6 across all key engagement and performance categories. Join a team recognized for excellence in patient care, teamwork, leadership, and a culture that truly supports its people.
Positions Highlights:
- Location: 136 W Elizabeth St, Suite 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Flexible scheduling (36 clinical hours, 4 admin hours)
- 100% outpatient practice
- No call
- Average 12–14 patients per day
- 1-hour new patient intakes, 30-minute follow-ups
Benefit Highlights:
- Nationally competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
- 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- Paid Licensure Renewals
- $5500 Annual CME Allowance
- Physician time off
- Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
- 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)
Why Harrisonburg, VA?
Nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg offers stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, abundant outdoor recreation, and a warm, welcoming community—an ideal place for physicians and families to call home. Enjoy hiking, biking, and easy access to the Appalachian Trail, along with top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a vibrant arts and dining scene.
With convenient access to Charlottesville, Richmond, Washington, DC, and Roanoke, Harrisonburg delivers the perfect balance of small-town charm and urban convenience. Learn More about Harrisonburg, VA at https://youtu.be/pVIq18e2Md0
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Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Skills Required
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry
- Valid medical license in Virginia or ability to obtain one
- Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care
- Experience using Epic EHR
Sentara Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sentara Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Sentara Healthcare.
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Parental & Family Support — Four weeks of paid parental leave at full base pay and two weeks of job‑protected family caregiver leave support major life and care needs. Emergency back‑up care and reimbursements for infertility, adoption, and surrogacy further bolster family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(A) plan alongside 403(B)/401(K) employer matching is designed to strengthen long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up options adds additional protection for families.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice of medical plan designs and dental/vision options enables tailoring coverage to individual needs. An annual election between tuition assistance and student‑loan repayment offers flexibility to align with financial or education priorities.
Sentara Healthcare Insights
What We Do
Sentara Healthcare celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This mandate is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina.
