Psychiatrist (Wage)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Petersburg, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, with a history of serving the Commonwealth since 1870. A new, modern CSH is under construction, scheduled for completion in 2027. CSH includes the state's only maximum-security treatment facility (111 beds) and 166 beds for community individuals needing inpatient care and those in the criminal justice system. The hospital emphasizes holistic, person-centered treatment, recognizing that recovery is unique to each individual. Treatment modalities encompass medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance use treatment. CSH is seeking a Psychiatrist (Wage) to provide psychiatric care to admitted individuals as requested by the Chief Medical Officer or designee. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with severely mentally ill patients in a complex and rewarding environment, free from the complexities of managed care, and within a collegial and supportive medical staff that values a good quality of life.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

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