Western State Hospital
Western State Hospital

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Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed ...

Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed ...

Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed ...

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PCT Full Time

Staunton, VA · On-site

$39K/yr

General Public - G Job Duties Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility that has been operating since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ...

Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed ...

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Western State Hospital Jobs Information

Do workers at Western State Hospital (Virginia) get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Does Western State Hospital (Virginia) pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people get paid time off at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Some people get paid time off from work.
40% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and November 2025.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do workers at Western State Hospital (Virginia) worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do Western State Hospital (Virginia) workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do Western State Hospital (Virginia) managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do jobs at Western State Hospital (Virginia) spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
56% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people think Western State Hospital (Virginia) is a safe place to work?

Most people don't feel safe in their workplace.
86% of people report that their workplace isn’t safe.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people at Western State Hospital (Virginia) feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people at Western State Hospital (Virginia) get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Is it stressful to work at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Most people feel stressed here.
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people at Western State Hospital (Virginia) enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at Western State Hospital (Virginia) recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Most people got enough training when they started.
86% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people get support to advance at Western State Hospital (Virginia)?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people think Western State Hospital (Virginia)’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Western State Hospital (Virginia) is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Psychiatry, Psychiatrist Opening! Virginia State Job (Western State Hospital) Staunton, VA

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health

Staunton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

NOW HIRING! Psychiatrist at Western State Hospital

Location in Staunton, Virginia

*Sign on bonus of up to $15,000 for employees new to state service*

Perks to location:

  • Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley surrounded by mountains and four-season weather.

  • Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive with hiking, scenic overlooks, and wildlife viewing.

  • Downtown features multiple historic districts, unique shops, and locally owned restaurants.
  • Crime rates are lower than state and national averages
  • 40 minute drive to Charlottesville

Western State Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent state position for a General Psychiatrist. Duties include providing psychiatric care of patients admitted to the unit (diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacological management, and indicated psychotherapies) and serving as Head Of Treatment Team (HOTT) to provide overall leadership to a multidisciplinary team. The team collaborates to plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral treatment plans for patients. Primary diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and personality disorders. Treatment interventions/groups provided to patient off unit in Psycho-social Rehab treatment mall.

  • In-house CME Program
  • 40 hrs work week
  • Infrequent night/weekend/holiday call
  • Salary negotiable based on experience and board certification

Western State Hospital may be just the place to practice your profession and make an important contribution to the health care field. We are serving Virginians since 1826. We are a 302 bed State-of-the-art Facility state of art facility opened in 2013. We are a Joint Commission and CMS accredited hospital located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns.

The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care for patients on assigned unit(s), serving as the Head of the Treatment Team and providing leadership to a multidisciplinary staff. This role includes psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, and patient/family education, while ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and active participation in hospital-wide initiatives. This position also involves additional on call (dual role) duties for the hospital that may be at nights and on weekends (individual will be compensated based on the approved on call rates).

We Offer:

- Competitive Salary (Salary commensurate with experience)
- 32hrs of family personal time
- 64hrs of sick time
- Annual leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Relocation and moving reimbursement up to $5k
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Malpractice Insurance Coverage
- Virginia Retirement System

Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical degree and completion of an ACGME-approved residency training in Psychiatry prior to the start of employment.
- Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
- Current DEA controlled Substance registration/licensed or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
- Extensive psychiatric knowledge with strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment for acute forensic, civilly committed inpatient units, or extended care psychosocial rehabilitation services.
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of medical trainees.
- Strong administrative skills to collaborate effectively with hospital units, Central Office, and external agencies.
- Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) documentation requirements.
Ready to Apply?
Contact: Danielle.Marbley@dbhds.virginia.gov 
www.dbhds.virginia.gov