Western State Hospital

12/25/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, peace, and happiness.

May this Christmas bring comfort to your heart and moments of togetherness with family and friends.

12/22/2025

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to provide expert care, lead treatment planning, and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. In this role, you will work with patients to support recovery, implement evidence-based treatment, and guide clinical decision-making across the unit.

Location: Staunton, VA

💼 What We Offer:

✅ Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000 for new state service employees (with 1-year agreement)
✅ Eligible for Retention Bonus up to $10,000 upon first anniversary (with 1-year agreement)
✅ Relocation Reimbursement up to $5,000
✅ Competitive Salary: Starting pay $315,000 (commensurate with experience)
✅ Monday–Friday | 40 hrs./week (includes 4 hrs. admin time)
✅ Paid time off & professional growth opportunities
✅ Comprehensive benefits package

If you are ready to take your expertise to the next level and make a meaningful impact every day, apply now: 🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

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12/19/2025

Western State Hospital is hiring a Trades Tech IV Supervisor to lead electrical and maintenance operations across our facility. This role provides oversight to journeyman staff, supports daily maintenance needs, and ensures safe, reliable building systems for both WSH and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents.

If you have master-level electrical experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safe facility operations, we invite you to apply.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/17/2025

Join Western State Hospital as a Family Nurse Practitioner and make a real impact on patient care. Deliver assessments, coordinate treatment, and support continuity across patient needs.

Benefits include:
✅ Competitive salary
✅ Retirement with cash match
✅ Health, vision, and dental insurance
✅ Paid time off and family/personal leave

Apply today and advance your career while supporting others.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/15/2025

Western State Hospital is looking for a dedicated Food Service Manager to lead our meal operations and support the health and well-being of patients and staff. In this role, you will oversee daily food service activities, supervise and mentor staff, ensure compliance with nutrition and safety standards, and maintain smooth and efficient operations across the facility.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. You will play a key role in creating a safe, organized, and welcoming setting for both patients and staff.

Apply today:
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/12/2025

Join Western State Hospital and provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment. As a PCT, you will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, support behavioral interventions, and help patients on their path to recovery.

What We Offer:
✅ Competitive starting pay
✅ Shift and weekend differentials
✅ Career advancement opportunities and professional skills incentives
✅ Flexible scheduling and paid training
✅ Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and life insurance
✅ Tuition reimbursement and state employee discounts

Full-time positions are available for 1st and 2nd shifts. Work every other weekend with holidays and overtime as needed.

Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/12/2025

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Care! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that Ms. Jennifer Mosier has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Best in Care Award at the inaugural DBHDS Facilities Clinical Conference in Richmond!

This award, presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), recognizes one outstanding staff member from each of its 12 facilities. Jennifer was chosen for her exceptional dedication, compassion, and for being a true role model in the field of behavioral health.

👏 When you see Jennifer, be sure to congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement! Her commitment to our patients and her leadership in nursing truly embody the spirit of Western State Hospital.

We’re proud of Jennifer—and proud of all our nursing staff who continue to deliver excellence every day. 💙

12/10/2025

Western State Hospital is seeking compassionate and dedicated LPNs to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic psychiatric environment. You will support recovery by administering medications, assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with our clinical team to ensure high-quality care.

What We Offer:
✅ Competitive starting pay
✅ Shift differentials for weekends and holidays
✅ Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and 13 holidays
✅ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Retirement plan with cash match
✅ Life insurance and disability coverage
✅ Continuing education support and training opportunities
✅ Exclusive state employee discounts

Make a meaningful impact on patient lives while building your nursing career.

Apply today and join our dedicated team at Western State Hospital!
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/08/2025

Western State Hospital is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to provide high-quality care in a safe, therapeutic psychiatric environment. You’ll support patient recovery by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with treatments, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care.

We’re offering a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates.

Take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Apply today:
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/05/2025

Kickstart your nursing career at Western State Hospital as a Registered Nurse I. You will learn essential clinical skills, provide daily patient care, and grow under the guidance of experienced nursing leaders in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.

We’re offering a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates.

Begin your nursing journey and make a meaningful impact on patient lives every day.

Apply today:
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

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12/03/2025

Western State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care and lead a multidisciplinary treatment team. In this role, you will perform diagnostic assessments, manage psychopharmacological treatments, deliver psychotherapy, and guide patient recovery on acute and rehabilitation units. You will also have the opportunity to mentor medical trainees and contribute to innovative behavioral health care programs.

What We Offer:
✅ Competitive salary
✅ Paid time off including family/personal and sick leave, plus 12 paid holidays
✅ Medical, dental, and vision coverage
✅ Malpractice insurance coverage
✅ Relocation and moving reimbursement up to $5,000
✅ Virginia Retirement System benefits
✅ In-house CME program and career development opportunities

Work in a state-of-the-art, Joint Commission-accredited facility in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just 30 minutes from major university towns.

Apply today and lead a team dedicated to improving mental health care outcomes at Western State Hospital.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

12/02/2025

🎄✨ A Night Full of Joy and Holiday Spirit in Staunton! ✨🎄

What a magical evening it was as the City of Staunton came alive with lights, laughter, and community cheer during the annual Christmas Parade! This wasn’t a hiring event; it was a celebration of the season and a warm welcome to Christmas for every Stauntonian. 🌟

Western State Hospital was proud to participate and share in the joy, walking alongside our neighbors and spreading holiday happiness. A huge shout-out to our fantastic team, who dedicated their time and creativity to decorating our float and representing WSH with pride:
🎉 Matthew Shaffer
🎉 Matthew Mercer
🎉 Amy Allen
🎉 Allison Leonard
🎉 Ryan Hughes
🎉 Mary Guffey
🎉 Teresa Bowers
🎉 Andrew Wilhem
🎉 Rochelle Goffney
🎉 Tyler Crawfard
🎉 Lindsay Manor
🎉 Our three young float members and the brilliant mind behind the float—Kimberly Harman!