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Western State Hospital

Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital which is licensed and operated by the State of Virginia.

06/05/2026

Ready for a career move that truly rewards your dedication? We are looking for passionate Registered Nurses to join our clinical team at WSH. Experience a supportive environment where your skills make a difference every single day.

What We Offer:
✅ Sign-On Bonus of $7,500
✅ 12-Hour Shifts
✅ Compressed Weekends
✅ Shift Differential
– 1st shift weekend - $5.50 per hour
– 2nd shift weekday - $5.50 per hour
– 2nd shift weekend/holidays - $6.00 per hour
– 3rd shift weekday - $4.00 per hour
– 3rd shift weekend/holidays - $7.00 per hour
✅ State-of-the-Art Facility
✅ Career Growth
✅ Great Benefits

Ready to Apply?

Click this link to start your journey: 🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

06/03/2026

Support patient recovery while building a meaningful nursing career at Western State Hospital.

WSH is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join a collaborative behavioral healthcare team in a structured, state-operated environment designed for professional growth and clinical support.

What We Offer:
✅ Sign-On Bonus of $3,000
✅ Salary up to $73,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
✅ Multiple Schedule Options
✅ Shift Differentials
– 1st shift (weekends and holidays): $3.00/hr.
– 2nd shift (weekdays, weekends, and holidays): $3.50/hr.
✅ State-of-the-Art Facility
✅ Career Growth
✅ Great Benefits

Join a team focused on compassionate care, clinical consistency, and behavioral health excellence.

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

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

05/26/2026

We look forward to meeting you this week at our Nursing Job Fair!

Interviews on the spot, opportunities in RN, LPN, and PCT/CNA roles.
📅 Thursday, May 28
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Do not miss your chance to build a future in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley.

05/22/2026

Build your nursing career in a setting focused on structure, support, and patient care.

LPNs are critical to unit operations. They serve an important critical role and they influence treatment planning decision-making through the reporting of their personal observations and patient engagement activities

Share your expertise while working alongside experienced clinicians.

What You’ll Receive:
✅ Sign-On Bonus of $3,000
✅ Salary up to $73,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
✅ Multiple Schedule Options
✅ Shift Differentials
– 1st shift (weekends and holidays): $3.00/hr.
– 2nd shift (weekdays, weekends, and holidays): $3.50/hr.
✅ State-of-the-Art Facility
✅ Career Growth
✅ Great Benefits

Apply today and be part of a dedicated care team.

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

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

05/21/2026

Ready for a career in nursing?

We are hosting a Nursing Job fair and we want to meet you. Walk In, Interview, Walk Out with an Offer!

📅 Thursday, May 28
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Apply before attending and come ready to take the next step in your nursing career in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

05/20/2026

Shape the future of behavioral health care.

Western State Hospital is looking for psychiatrists to lead treatment teams and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians in a state-operated facility located in the Shenandoah Valley.

Psychiatrists at WSH are heads of treatment teams. They govern the clinical and programmatic aspects of the patient’s treatment experience. They also serve on critical committees and influence the executive leadership team’s decisions related to clinical practices throughout the hospital.

Benefits Include:
✅ Sign-on bonus of $15,000
✅ Retention bonus of $10,000
✅ Salary up to $365,000 (commensurate with experience)
✅ Relocation assistance
✅ Comprehensive health coverage
✅ Malpractice insurance
✅ Retirement plan

Click the link below to apply and learn more about this job opportunity:
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

05/18/2026

Are you ready to drive clinical excellence in a modern, state-operated facility? Western State Hospital is hiring a Chief Medical Officer to govern medical staff activities.

Manage a staff of seasoned medical professionals, including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, dental services, contract medical services, lab, and X-ray services.

Western State Hospital offers a structured system that supports both clinical leadership and professional growth, with a focus on quality outcomes.

Executive Benefits & Incentives:
✅ Sign-on-bonus of $15,000
✅ Retention bonus of $10,000
✅ Annual CEU Stipend of $3,000
✅ Competitive Pay up to $415,000
✅ Generous moving and relocation reimbursement
✅ Modern State-of-the-Art Hospital

Lead with clarity. Strengthen systems. Influence outcomes. Apply today:

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

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

05/15/2026

Start your nursing career or step into a new role with long-term stability.

Western State Hospital is hiring nurses to deliver behavioral health care in a structured, team-based environment.

What We Offer:
✅ Sign-On Bonus of $7,500
✅ 12-Hour Shifts
✅ Compressed Weekends
✅ Shift Differential
– 1st shift weekend - $5.50 per hour
– 2nd shift weekday - $5.50 per hour
2nd shift weekend/holidays - $6.00 per hour
– 3rd shift weekday - $4.00 per hour
3rd shift weekend/holidays - $7.00 per hour
✅ State-of-the-Art Facility
✅ Career Growth
✅ Great Benefits

Click on the link below to apply for one of the best job opportunities in the Shenandoah Valley. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

05/12/2026

Western State Hospital is hiring Psychiatric Care Techs!!!
Offers:
- Excellent State Benefits,
- Shift Differentials
- Career Growth
Visit: jobs.virginia.gov and search for Western State Hospital.
For more information, call 540-332-8300 or email: [email protected]

05/11/2026

Support patient recovery in a role built for impact.

Western State Hospital is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join a collaborative clinical team in a structured, state-supported environment.

Strengthen your skills in behavioral health while contributing to patient stability and long-term outcomes.

What We Offer:
✅ Sign-On Bonus of $3,000
✅ Salary up to $73,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
✅ Multiple Schedule Options
✅ Shift Differentials
– 1st shift (weekends and holidays): $3.00/hr.
– 2nd shift (weekdays, weekends, and holidays): $3.50/hr.
✅ State-of-the-Art Facility
✅ Career Growth
✅ Great Benefits

Apply today to join a team focused on quality care.
🔗 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=western+state+hospital

To schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, or to get more information, please contact Human Resources at 540-332-8300

Address

103 Valley Center Drive
Staunton, VA
24401

Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

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