Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Petersburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires participation in the 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 full-time Psychiatrist/Assistant
Chief Medical Director! This key leadership position provides oversight and
guidance in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals served at
our facility. The Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director ensures that all
medications and treatments align with standards of care, obtains informed
consent, and monitors patient progress through comprehensive assessments and
treatment planning. Serving as Head of the Treatment Team, this role fosters
collaboration among multidisciplinary staff to promote recovery-focused,
patient-centered care. Responsibilities include supervising NPs/Pas assigned to
the Maximum-Security units, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and
regulatory standards, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and
actively participating in committees, medical staff meetings, and training
programs. This position also plays a vital role in implementing and advancing
the hospital’s electronic health record system as a change champion and
departmental liaison. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical
leadership, accountability, and empathy, while maintaining the highest standards
of professional conduct, patient safety, and team collaboration in support of
Central State Hospital’s mission of hope, recovery, and excellence in mental
health care.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate strong evaluation, diagnostic, and documentation skills in the treatment and management of mental and medical illnesses.
• Requires a solid understanding of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities.
• Must exhibit effective oral and written communication skills to ensure clear, accurate documentation and professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and a proven capacity to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team are essential.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Providing oversight and guidance in delivering high-quality psychiatric care
• Ensuring that all medications and treatments align with standards of care
• Obtaining informed consent
• Monitoring patient progress through comprehensive assessments and treatment planning
• Fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary staff to promote recovery-focused, patient-centered care
• Supervising NPs/Pas assigned to the Maximum-Security units
• Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Supporting performance improvement initiatives
• Actively participating in committees, medical staff meetings, and training programs
• Implementing and advancing the hospital’s electronic health record system as a change champion and departmental liaison

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