Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

12d•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 been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds) and also has 166 beds for individuals in the community needing inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. The facility believes 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 full-time Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director. This key leadership position provides oversight and guidance in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals served at our facility. The Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director ensures that all medications and treatments align with standards of care, obtains informed consent, and monitors patient progress through comprehensive assessments and treatment planning. Serving as Head of the Treatment Team, this role fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary staff to promote recovery-focused, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include supervising NPs/Pas assigned to the Maximum-Security units, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and actively participating in committees, medical staff meetings, and training programs. This position also plays a vital role in implementing and advancing the hospital’s electronic health record system as a change champion and departmental liaison. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical leadership, accountability, and empathy, while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct, patient safety, and team collaboration in support of Central State Hospital’s mission of hope, recovery, and excellence in mental health care.

Requirements

Must demonstrate strong evaluation, diagnostic, and documentation skills in the treatment and management of mental and medical illnesses.
Requires a solid understanding of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities.
Must exhibit effective oral and written communication skills to ensure clear, accurate documentation and professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.
Excellent interpersonal abilities and a proven capacity to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team are essential.
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.
Must at least meet eligibility requirements for certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

Participation in MOD on-call coverage.
Provide oversight and guidance in delivering high-quality psychiatric care.
Ensure all medications and treatments align with standards of care.
Obtain informed consent.
Monitor patient progress through comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
Serve as Head of the Treatment Team, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary staff.
Supervise NPs/Pas assigned to the Maximum-Security units.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Support performance improvement initiatives.
Actively participate in committees, medical staff meetings, and training programs.
Implement and advance the hospital’s electronic health record system as a change champion and departmental liaison.