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Sentara Health
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Psychiatry 8.8 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Behavioral Health Overview: 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 youtu. be. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient psychiatric care including new patient intakes and follow-up appointments. Manage a daily caseload of 12-14 patients within a collaborative behavioral health program.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Psychiatrist capable of practicing in an outpatient setting. Requires the ability to manage clinical and administrative hours using the Epic EHR system.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

PsychiatryOutpatient CarePatient IntakePatient Follow-upClinical Documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Outpatient at Sentara Health a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,864 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
17% this job
Visa sponsorship
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,864 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,780/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans