Psychiatrist - Emergency Department

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

28d•$301,875 - $350,000

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is hiring an Emergency Psychiatrist in Roanoke, Virginia, with virtual or in-person positions available. The role is based in a physician-led, patient-centered health system and offers clinical autonomy, collaboration, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. The department is led by Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Carilion Clinic, and has an academic connection with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, including opportunities to teach or mentor if desired. The position focuses on providing psychiatric care in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department. Compensation includes an emergency-department-physician-aligned hourly base rate, additional compensation for weekend and weeknight coverage, and an hourly incentive for in-person emergency department coverage when the flexible practice model includes virtual telepsychiatry coverage. The posting lists a salary range of $301,875 to $350,000 and notes that total compensation may also include Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus programs and comprehensive benefits and pension offerings. J-1 visa applicants are accepted.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution.
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
Experience in emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, or similar settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments in the emergency department.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization.
Collaborate with emergency medicine on treatment planning.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, and referrals.
Educate and support patients and families.