[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · Petersburg, Virginia # Adult Psychiatrist |PRN weekend call coverage | Petersburg VA Petersburg, Virginia Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers2-universalhealthservices.icims.com/jobs/6950/job/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Adult Psychiatrist |PRN weekend call coverage | Petersburg VA ## Job description We are seeking a PRN Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join a behavioral health hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. This independent contractor role offers flexible employment structure, and a fully staffed support team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while leading a collaborative treatment team. ### Quick Facts Employment Type PRN (Independent Contractor) ### Schedule / Hours - weekend call coverage ### Call - weekend rounding and/or overnight call ### Patient Volume - Adult and Adolescent inpatient caseload (manageable, team-supported) ### Location - Petersburg, VA (Richmond metro area) ### Practice Setting - Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital (Adult, Military or Adolescent Unit) ### Support / Care Team - Psychiatrists, APPs, nursing staff, therapists, case managers Responsibilities Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients with mental health and substance use disorders - Conduct admission evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans - Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care - Manage patient care, including medication management and progress evaluations - Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff - Document patient care, treatment plans, and clinical updates ### Compensation & Benefits - Competitive per-contact contractor model Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Active or eligible Virginia medical license - Minimum of 4 years of training/practice experience - Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred - Meets credentialing requirements for medical staff Growth & Development Leadership opportunities within the inpatient program - Collaborative environment with experienced behavioral health professionals - Career advancement within a national healthcare system About the Organization & Community Poplar Springs Hospital has served the greater Richmond region for nearly 45 years, providing comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services across diverse patient populations. Located on a peaceful 25-acre campus in Petersburg, the hospital offers a serene setting that supports both patient recovery and provider satisfaction. As part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading national healthcare organization, physicians benefit from organizational stability, resources, and long-term career growth opportunities. The Richmond metro area offers a dynamic blend of history, culture, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly living, making it an excellent place to call home. Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper, In-house Physician Recruiter will.decuyper@uhsinc.com (404) 606-9644 Reach out for a confidential conversation and explore how you can make a meaningful impact at Poplar Springs Hospital. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Petersburg, Virginia[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers2-universalhealthservices.icims.com/jobs/6950/job/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [(MSW) CASE MANAGER (Weekends)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/19c8c46b6cd536efb1c0/) LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia ### [** FLEX RN Hartgrove Behavioral Health - PRN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/0e3da4dfca656a5cf6ee/) CHICAGO, Illinois ### [***SIGN-ON BONUS $20,000** Clinical Pharmacist FT McAllen](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/a0be477b9e64a1084f7b/) MCALLEN, Texas ### [***SIGN-ON BONUS $20,000** Clinical Pharmacist II FT McAllen](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/2853beeb1182677a4757/) MCALLEN, Texas ### [**EXPERIENCED RN & CNA JOB FAIR** REGISTERED NURSE/CNA, ALL DEPARTMENTS!! 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