Description
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (Hospital-Based)
Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM)
Christiansburg, Virginia
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Step into a role that advances your career, expands your impact, and connects you to something bigger.
If you're a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist looking for a position that blends clinical excellence, academic engagement, and meaningful work-life balance, this is an opportunity designed with you in mind. At Carilion Clinic—a physician-led, not-for-profit health system—you’ll be empowered to shape patient care, mentor future physicians, and grow professionally within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Why this opportunity stands out for you
Advance your career in a physician-led system
At Carilion Clinic, physicians lead the way. Your voice matters in clinical decision-making, program development, and innovation. You’ll join a system where leadership understands your work because they do it too.
Be part of a growing academic partnership
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are experiencing exciting growth. You’ll hold an academic appointment and actively contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows—helping shape the next generation while expanding your own academic footprint.
Enjoy flexibility without sacrificing impact
This hospital-based role includes the ability to work from home part of the time through telemedicine, along with limited weekend call responsibilities—giving you balance while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.
Broaden your expertise through collaboration
You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams across Addiction Medicine, Women’s Health, Geriatrics, and more. Opportunities in integrated care, collaborative care models, and quality improvement allow you to deepen your clinical impact and diversify your experience.
Be part of something growing and dynamic
Join a rapidly expanding Psychiatry Residency program, including a new Community Psychiatry track at Carilion New River Valley. Your contributions will directly influence program development and training excellence.
Your role and environment
Based at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, VA, you’ll provide consultation-liaison psychiatry services across medical and surgical units, supported by:
- A 110-bed hospital with 32 inpatient psychiatry beds
- A robust outpatient psychiatry clinic and OBOT program
- System-wide telemedicine reach across seven hospitals, including rural and critical access sites
- Dedicated mental health care coordinators and a 24/7 call center
- A distinct 24/7 Emergency Psychiatry team that covers all Emergency Departments
- Access to specialized services like Interventional Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine, and Geriatric Psychiatry
What you bring
- Fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry or
- Combined training (IM-Psychiatry, FP-Psychiatry, or similar) or
- Significant (2+ years) experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
What you gain
Carilion Clinic is committed to supporting your professional and personal success with:
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Employer-funded pension plan + 403(b) retirement savings
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and loan repayment programs
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Generous CME and professional development support
Live where quality of life meets opportunity
The Roanoke and New River Valley region offers the best of both worlds—vibrant communities and easy access to nature. Enjoy hiking the Appalachian Trail, exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, or relaxing by Smith Mountain Lake. With excellent schools, a thriving arts scene, and convenient regional air travel, it’s no wonder this area is often called a hidden gem.
Interested in learning more?
Contact Rob Way, Physician Recruitment
rjway@carilionclinic.org
540-224-5189
