Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

32d•$300,000 - $345,140•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, is recruiting an Assistant Chief Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight within its forensic and civil psychiatric programs. The hospital provides maximum-security treatment as well as inpatient care for individuals from the community and criminal justice system, using holistic, recovery-oriented approaches that may include medication, evidence-based therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance-use treatment. This leadership role combines direct psychiatric treatment with supervision of psychiatric providers, management of forensic and civil census and services, court responsibilities, staff development, and performance improvement. The Assistant Chief Medical Director will lead multidisciplinary treatment teams, promote timely and appropriate discharge planning, ensure compliance with medical, regulatory, and documentation standards, and champion effective use of the electronic health record. The position calls for a commitment to patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and compassionate, recovery-oriented care in a secure forensic setting. The role participates in MOD second on-call coverage. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or four 10.5-hour days.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program.
Current Virginia medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain Virginia medical licensure before employment begins.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
At minimum, eligibility for certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Proficiency in comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluations, clinical examinations, accurate documentation, and diagnostic assessment.
Knowledge of current evidence-based psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and their appropriate clinical application.
Effective oral and written communication, including clear and concise clinical documentation and communication with patients, families, and stakeholders.
Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight within the forensic and civil psychiatric programs.
Provide direct psychiatric treatment and supervise psychiatric providers.
Manage forensic and civil census and services.
Fulfill court responsibilities.
Support staff development and performance improvement.
Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Promote timely and appropriate discharge planning.
Ensure compliance with medical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
Champion effective use of the electronic health record.
Support patient safety and recovery-oriented care.
Participate in MOD second on-call coverage.

Benefits

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates new to state service who sign a one-year tenure agreement.
$2,500 and five paid days annually for continuing medical education and/or license renewal.
Up to $3,000 in relocation assistance.
Malpractice insurance coverage.
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Paid life insurance.
Retirement plan options.
At least 12 paid holidays annually; another benefits listing specifies 13 paid holidays.
Generous annual leave.
Family personal leave.
Sick leave.
Employee discount programs.
Visa sponsorship.