Abuse/Neglect Investigator
About The Position
Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking an Abuse/Neglect Investigator to support patient rights, safety, and accountability. CSH provides inpatient care for people with behavioral health needs, including individuals in the criminal justice system, and operates Virginia’s only maximum-security treatment facility. The investigator conducts abuse/neglect and administrative investigations in a healthcare or institutional setting. The role calls for strong organization and accuracy while managing multiple cases, effective written and verbal communication, skilled interviewing, trauma-informed understanding, sound judgment, ethical conduct, and the ability to interpret policy. The ideal candidate is comfortable with technology and has supervisory experience. CSH describes a collaborative team environment, professional growth opportunities, and stable employment with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The role is identified as a position of trust within the agency and requires ethics disclosure and COIA training as applicable. Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, investigations, risk management, or compliance.
- Experience conducting abuse/neglect or administrative investigations in a healthcare or institutional setting.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards such as CMS, state licensing, and patient rights requirements.
- Experience working with forensic or court-ordered psychiatric populations.
- Active, valid Virginia driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric hospital operations and patient populations.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interviewing, organization, accuracy, and policy interpretation skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care, sound judgment, and high ethical standards.
- Technology proficiency and supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct abuse/neglect or administrative investigations in a healthcare or institutional setting.
- Gather information through effective interviewing and investigative work.
- Manage multiple cases while maintaining organization and accuracy.
- Apply and interpret relevant policies and regulatory standards.
- Support patient rights and strengthen safety and accountability across the hospital.
Benefits
- Health insurance plan options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid group life insurance
- Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
- Voluntary deferred compensation savings
- Fourteen or more paid holidays
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Family and personal leave
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program services
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discount programs
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, based on individual circumstances
- Professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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