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Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Sentara Health · Harrisonburg, VA

Posted September 22, 2026

Sentara RMH Medical Center · 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, US, 22801

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 https://youtu.be/pVIq18e2Md0

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $308,755.20 - $341,307.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 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.

Employer

Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with origins dating to 1888. Today Sentara operates 12 acute-care hospitals across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, plus more than 300 sites of care including outpatient clinics, home health, and hospice services. The system employs more than 34,700 colleagues and is consistently ranked among the 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States. Its provider arm, Sentara Medical Group, includes more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, while Sentara Health Plans serves nearly 1 million commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare members in Virginia and Florida. Eleven of Sentara's hospitals hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.

Livability

73,926
Harrisonburg population
$324K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Charlottesville
33.2 mi
Pop. 102,802
Staunton
19.6 mi
Pop. 25,765
Waynesboro
23.4 mi
Pop. 22,574
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Rockingham County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$324K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,608
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 22801
39,154
Total residents
19,292
Male residents
19,862
Female residents
Age distribution
total
39,154
0-9
3,709
10-19
4,935
20-29
11,965
30-39
4,387
40-49
3,763
50-59
3,774
60-69
2,694
70-79
2,414
80+
1,513
Ethnicity
White
29,866
Black Or African American
2,608
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
27
Asian
1,099
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
30
Other
1,930
Two Or More
3,594
Source: US Census Bureau
3
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
18
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 85.35 mi
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 9.81 mi
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) 29.57 mi
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 76.55 mi
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) 90.91 mi
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) 95.19 mi
Source: FAA database