Chief Clinical Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly served citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, opening as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. The hospital maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds) and provides 166 beds for individuals in the community needing inpatient care, as well as those in the criminal justice system. CSH is slated to transition to a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in the spring/summer of 2027. The hospital's philosophy is 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. The Chief Clinical Officer will be a pivotal leader in this environment, leveraging advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health treatment and program administration.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and skills in mental health treatment, evidence-based clinical interventions, treatment planning, and in the administration of programs and services.
Advanced analytic skills and program evaluation.
Working knowledge of principles of continuous quality improvement and their application to clinical and facility practices.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting body standards.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to provide collaborative leadership to groups and to manage program operations and personnel.
Ability to make sound independent decisions as well as function smoothly in team settings.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize data for planning and reporting documents.
Knowledge and skills related to psychology, social work, and psychosocial rehabilitation, and the recovery model of mental health care.
Knowledge of the roles and practice expectations of interdisciplinary treatment providers.
Knowledge of Virginia’s system of involuntary psychiatric treatment, including temporary detention orders (TDOs), civil commitment, and the various types of forensic inpatient orders.
Thorough knowledge and skills to develop treatment plans according to the standards of clinical practice.
Master’s Degree in a mental health field of study such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Therapy, or related field.
Progressive leadership experience.
Relevant experience in a similar clinical leadership role, preferably in both inpatient and outpatient settings.