Behavioral Health Physician - Consult Liaison

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Physician - Consult Liaison at Sentara Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This General Medicine position at Sentara Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Stated compensation: up to $10,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric consultation, Diagnostic evaluation, Treatment planning, Medication management, Crisis intervention, Consultation-liaison psychiatry, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide expert psychiatric consultation for medically complex patients and perform diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including medical, surgical, and ED staff while supervising APPs and students.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, 401a retirement plan, Malpractice coverage, Tail coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.