Psychiatrist Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
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, 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 August 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 to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and ongoing clinical care for patients with complex behavioral health needs. The Psychiatrist will lead an interdisciplinary treatment team and ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards of care, hospital policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include developing and revising individualized treatment plans; prescribing and monitoring medications, including obtaining informed consent and addressing adverse effects; completing timely and accurate medical and psychiatric documentation; participating in admission evaluations, court proceedings, on-call coverage, and discharge planning; and collaborating with patients, families, community services boards, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, and other treatment professionals to promote recovery and timely discharge. The Psychiatrist will also support patient safety and seclusion/restraint reduction efforts, participate in quality improvement and Medical Staff activities, maintain required licensure, DEA registration, CME, and training requirements, and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, respect, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and successful completion of an accredited or approved residency training program in Psychiatry.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Possession of a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations and examinations, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation, and applying sound diagnostic skills in the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions.
- Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities, standards of care, and evidence-based best practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly, accurately, and concisely document in the medical record and effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and professionally within interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Psychiatry
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and ongoing clinical care for patients with complex behavioral health needs.
- Lead an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards of care, hospital policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Develop and revise individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and monitor medications, including obtaining informed consent and addressing adverse effects.
- Complete timely and accurate medical and psychiatric documentation.
- Participate in admission evaluations, court proceedings, on-call coverage, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with patients, families, community services boards, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, and other treatment professionals to promote recovery and timely discharge.
- Support patient safety and seclusion/restraint reduction efforts.
- Participate in quality improvement and Medical Staff activities.
- Maintain required licensure, DEA registration, CME, and training requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, respect, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.
- Participate in the MOD second on-call coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with training and experience.
- Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus. Must be new to state service and sign a 1-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 (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid life insurance
- Retirement plan options
- At least 12 paid holidays per year
- Generous annual leave
- Family personal leave
- Sick leave
- Employee discount programs
- Visa Sponsorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
