Psychiatrist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Petersburg, VA

10d • $326,009 • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires participation in MOD on-call coverage.

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 to provide high-quality,
patient-centered psychiatric care while serving as Head of the Treatment Team in
a dynamic hospital setting. This role ensures medications and treatment plans
meet standards of care and regulatory requirements, secures informed consent or
judicial authorization, monitors patient progress and side effects, and revises
treatment plans to support timely and appropriate discharge. The Psychiatrist
collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, CSBs, and families; assists
with high-volume civil admissions; participates in on-call coverage; and ensures
thorough, timely, and compliant documentation, including seclusion/restraint and
suicide precaution orders. Responsibilities also include leadership in treatment
team coordination, court-related matters, staff supervision, performance
improvement initiatives, and adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, safety goals,
and mandatory training. The ideal candidate maintains an active VA medical
license and DEA registration, meets CME and meeting attendance requirements,
demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and accountability, and fosters a
respectful, recovery-oriented environment that encourages hope, choice, and
individualized care.

Requirements

• 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
• Board certification in Psychiatry preferred but must at least meet eligibility requirements for certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive clinical evaluation and examination, accurate documentation, and sound diagnostic skills for the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely document in the medical record and effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience treating adult patients in an acute psychiatric inpatient environment
• Board certification in Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care while serving as Head of the Treatment Team
• Ensure medications and treatment plans meet standards of care and regulatory requirements
• Secure informed consent or judicial authorization
• Monitor patient progress and side effects
• Revise treatment plans to support timely and appropriate discharge
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, CSBs, and families
• Assist with high-volume civil admissions
• Participate in on-call coverage
• Ensure thorough, timely, and compliant documentation, including seclusion/restraint and suicide precaution orders
• Leadership in treatment team coordination, court-related matters, staff supervision, performance improvement initiatives
• Adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, safety goals, and mandatory training

Benefits

• DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees