Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director

DHRM•Petersburg, VA

3d•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 program. CSH operates the state’s only maximum-security treatment facility and also provides inpatient care to people from the community and the criminal justice system. Treatment is holistic and recovery-oriented, and may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance-use treatment. The position combines direct psychiatric treatment with supervision of psychiatric providers; management of forensic and civil census and services; court responsibilities; staff development; performance improvement; and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery. The Assistant Chief Medical Director leads multidisciplinary treatment teams, promotes timely and appropriate discharge planning, ensures compliance with medical, regulatory, and documentation standards, and champions effective use of the electronic health record. The position requires participation 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. Central State Hospital’s new facility is under construction on the same property, with completion scheduled for August 2027.

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 licensure to practice medicine in Virginia, 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 sound diagnostic practice.
Knowledge of current evidence-based psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and their appropriate clinical application.
Effective oral and written communication, including clear clinical documentation and communication with patients, families, and stakeholders.
Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills, including the ability to build 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 program.
Provide direct psychiatric treatment and supervise psychiatric providers.
Manage forensic and civil census and services.
Fulfill court responsibilities.
Develop staff and support 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.
Participate in MOD second on-call coverage.

Benefits

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