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Consult Liaison Psychiatrist

Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA

Posted July 2, 2026

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center · 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

Job Description

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV) is an award-winning 110-bed acute care facility offering modern medical ORs, state of the art technology (advanced imaging and robotic surgery) and multiple surgical and medical specialties (see listings).

We treat more than 30,000 cases per year in our Level III Trauma Center. Our OB/GYN and midwifery program delivers nearly 1,200 babies per year at The Birthplace. Outpatient procedures include annual screenings and complex diagnostics, as well as, support for rehabilitation and therapy programs. Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital is located on our campus.

Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ specialties. Carilion is a physician-led, collaborative, interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with a common philosophy of patients first.

Salary Range is $286,875.00 - $450,000.00

Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary. In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.

CME – Specific time provided and that there is additional dollars for it

Student Loan Forgiveness, Not for Profit and a certifiable employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, and so much more.

Also see the Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Matching Repayment Program.

Health/Vision with Wellness Incentives and Pharmacy

Retirement Savings Plans - 403(b) and Deferred Compensation

Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is seeking a hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to provide expert psychiatric care and clinical teaching to residents and medical students based at our main regional hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia. The position offers the opportunity to work from home part of the time, providing consultation via telemedicine, and limited weekend call responsibilities.

Salary Range is $286,875.00 - $450,000.00

There are opportunities to participate in integrated care, collaborative care, and quality improvement. Join ongoing collaborations with Addiction Medicine, Women’s Health and Geriatric Medicine. Be part of our growing Psychiatry Residency, with a new Community Psychiatry track based at Carilion New River Valley.

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center has 110 medical-surgical beds and 32 dedicated to inpatient psychiatry. The hospital campus also includes an office based opioid treatment clinic (OBOT) and multidisciplinary outpatient psychiatry clinic. There is a separate dedicated Emergency Psychiatry service throughout our system. Additional aligned services include Interventional Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry.

Our Consultation-Liaison service spans all seven of the Carilion hospitals, including rural and critical access hospitals by leveraging telemedicine. Our team is supported by dedicated mental health care coordinators and a 24/7 call center.

The qualified candidate will be fellowship-trained in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, or have completed training in Internal Medicine-Psychiatry, or Family Practice-Psychiatry, or similar. Two or more years of substantial experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is also acceptable.

The qualified candidate will be fellowship-trained in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, or have completed training in Internal Medicine-Psychiatry, or Family Practice-Psychiatry, or similar. Two or more years of substantial experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is also acceptable.

Designated as a Metropolitan Statistical Area and strategically located along Virginia''s Technology Corridor, Montgomery County and the New River Valley are home to the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and the City of Radford. With a cost of living at 94% of the national average, each area offers city amenities with world class dining, diverse shopping and cultural activities blended with small town charm in a beautiful setting. You will find unique aquatic activities at Claytor Lake State Park or on the U.S.''s oldest river, the New River. For hiking enthusiasts, there are endless adventures on the Appalachian Trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The area also offers superior educational opportunities through its 45 public schools and 11 public libraries. And, the New River Valley is home to Radford University, New River Community College and Virginia Tech, which is Virginia's largest university and one of the nation''s leading research centers.

Offer Details

Salary Range: $286,875.00 – $450,000.00

Student Loan Forgiveness: Student Loan Forgiveness, Not for Profit and a certifiable employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, and so much more. Also see the Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Matching Repayment Program.

Relocation: Allowance

Vacation: 30 days

CME: 5 day allowance

Employer

Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic is a multi-specialty, physician-led healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia. Carilion Clinic is committed to patient-centered care, education and research, supported by an ongoing commitment to quality and service. With nationally recognized specialists, primary care physicians, award-winning nurses and the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities, Carilion Clinic is bringing tomorrow's healthcare into focus today.

Carilion Clinic offers the region's only Level 1 trauma center (with Life Guard emergency transport helicopters) and neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. As one of the largest hospitals in the state of Virginia, the 825-bed facility located in Roanoke recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit, and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital, complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room.

Carilion Clinic is a physician-led healthcare organization with more than 500 physicians in a multi-specialty group practice and eight not-for-profit hospitals. With a focus on patients – from access, to diagnosis, to timely treatment – Carilion's physicians, facilities and technology are aligned with a common goal of improving the health of its community. Carilion Clinic’s Department of Graduate Medical Education currently supports residency training in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, general surgery, neurological surgery, and a transitional year. Carilion also sponsors fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric medicine and geriatric psychiatry. In addition, Carilion Clinic is actively engaged in the planning and development of new residency programs in emergency medicine and pediatrics, as well as fellowship programs in pulmonary and critical care, infectious diseases, and cardiology.

Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic are bringing together the power of research, innovation and medicine to create the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTC) and the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. The school and research institute will capitalize on Virginia Tech's world-class strength in basic sciences, bioinformatics and engineering. They will also utilize Carilion's excellent physicians and rich history in medical education to train the next generation of physician leaders. The charter class is planned for August 2010.

Livability

22,820
Christiansburg population
$277K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Roanoke
27.5 mi
Pop. 214,019
Blacksburg
6.9 mi
Pop. 71,014
Cave Spring
23.8 mi
Pop. 26,014
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Montgomery County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$277K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,566
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 24073
29,595
Total residents
14,719
Male residents
14,876
Female residents
Age distribution
total
29,595
0-9
3,048
10-19
3,165
20-29
3,887
30-39
4,188
40-49
4,184
50-59
4,041
60-69
3,372
70-79
2,787
80+
923
Ethnicity
White
25,856
Black Or African American
1,285
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
35
Asian
950
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
42
Other
332
Two Or More
1,095
Source: US Census Bureau
13
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
7
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
19
Transit Score — Minimal Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) 125.46 mi
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) 28.05 mi
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) 50.28 mi
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) 59.50 mi
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 68.59 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 76.26 mi
Source: FAA database