Psychiatrist (Wage)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

2d•$140•Onsite

About The Position

This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year, which is May 1st through April 30th each year. 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, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe 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 Psychiatrist (Wage) to provide psychiatric care to individuals admitted to the hospital when requested by the Chief Medical Officer or designee. This is an opportunity for a psychiatrist who finds satisfaction in working directly with severely mentally ill patients to further his or her career in a complex and rewarding setting without the hassles of managed care. In addition, the psychiatrist will work with a very collegial and supportive medical staff who have been working in the state system for a long time and able to maintain a much-desired excellent quality of life.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited or approved residency training program in Psychiatry
Current, unrestricted Virginia State Medical License or eligibility to obtain prior to employment
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical evaluation, examination, documentation, and diagnostic practices for the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions
Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and standards of care
Skill in effective oral and written communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Providing psychiatric treatment in accordance with the standard of care and collaborating with the assigned Primary Care Provider.
Securing and documenting informed consent for treatment from the patient or authorized representative or obtaining judicial authorization for treatment in a timely manner when indicated.
Regularly assessing and addressing medication side-effects, and reporting adverse drug reactions, monitoring patient's progress and revising treatment plans accordingly, and ensuring that the patient progresses to discharge status as quickly as is reasonably possible.
Attending all mandated training sessions and completing all required competencies, including continuing medical education requirements, before the due date.
Reading the minutes of the monthly General Body Medical Staff meeting to ensure awareness and understanding of any recent policy and procedural changes as well as issues affecting provision of care.
Responding to communication from the Medical Affairs office in a timely manner.