Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Carilion Clinic & Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Child & Adolescent Medical Director to join a team led by Dr. Robert Trestman, a nationally recognized leader in psychiatry. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of psychiatry through clinical care, research, education, and healthcare policy. The successful candidate will contribute to a department guided by a thought leader, impacting patient care and academic excellence.

Practice Info

• Join a team led by Dr. Robert Trestman, PhD, MD, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Carilion Clinic.
• The department is guided by a thought leader helping shape the future of psychiatry.
• Partner with pediatric services, emergency medicine, behavioral health teams, and hospital leadership to optimize patient flow and continuity of care.
• Support medical education through resident, fellow, and student teaching while promoting academic excellence.
• Develop clinical protocols, program growth, and address concerns to shape the direction of C&A Psychiatry services.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary collaboration with nursing, social work, therapy services, education specialists, and physician leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Oversee physician staffing, scheduling, call coverage, and provider performance while supporting professionalism and accountability.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and Joint Commission and state quality metrics.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings, treatment reviews, and operational planning to improve patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Partner with pediatric services, emergency medicine, behavioral health teams, and hospital leadership to optimize patient flow and continuity of care.
• Support medical education through resident, fellow, and student teaching while promoting academic excellence.
• Develop clinical protocols, program growth, address concerns shape direction of C&A Psychiatry services.

Compensation

• Min Starting Salary: $292,845
• Max Starting Salary: $418,988.50
• You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.
• Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary.
• Sign on bonus
• Uncapped Relocation
• CME - Specific time provided and that there is additional dollars for it
• Incentive Pay: Yes
• Signing Bonus: Yes
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Yes
• Relocation Paid: Allowance
• CME: Allowance included

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 403(b), 457(b)
• Student Loan repayment
• Pension
• Vacation: Paid time off included
• Health/Vision with Wellness Incentives and Pharmacy
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement Savings Plans - 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
• Employer Funded Pension Plan
• PAID malpractice and tail

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited medical school
• ABPN board certification or eligibility
• Successful completion of accredited residency in Psychiatry
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with patients and families.