Psychiatrist

Title: Psychiatrist

State Role Title: 49152

Hiring Range: Salary Up to $326,009; Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

** This position requires participation in MOD on-call coverage. **

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatrist to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care while serving as Head of the Treatment Team in a dynamic hospital setting. This role ensures medications and treatment plans meet standards of care and regulatory requirements, secures informed consent or judicial authorization, monitors patient progress and side effects, and revises treatment plans to support timely and appropriate discharge. The Psychiatrist collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, CSBs, and families; assists with high-volume civil admissions; participates in on-call coverage; and ensures thorough, timely, and compliant documentation, including seclusion/restraint and suicide precaution orders. Responsibilities also include leadership in treatment team coordination, court-related matters, staff supervision, performance improvement initiatives, and adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, safety goals, and mandatory training. The ideal candidate maintains an active VA medical license and DEA registration, meets CME and meeting attendance requirements, demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and accountability, and fosters a respectful, recovery-oriented environment that encourages hope, choice, and individualized care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive clinical evaluation and examination, accurate documentation, and sound diagnostic skills for the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions.
- Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and best practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely document in the medical record and effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program.
- Must possess a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
- Eligible to obtain a DEA registration
- Board certification in Psychiatry preferred but must at least meet eligibility requirements for certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Additional Considerations

Preferred:
- Prior experience treating adult patients in an acute psychiatric inpatient environment
- Board certification in Psychiatry

Special Instructions

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