Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services – Central State Hospital (CSH), Petersburg, VA.

• Title: Psychiatrist
• Location: Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA
• Senior Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Pay Band: 8 – Salary commensurate with experience
• Agency: Dept. Behavioral Health/Develop
• Recruitment Type: General Public – G

This position requires participation in MOD on‑call coverage. The Psychiatrist will provide high‑quality, patient‑centered psychiatric care while serving as Head of the Treatment Team in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure medications and treatment plans meet standards of care and regulatory requirements.
• Secure informed consent or judicial authorization and monitor patient progress, side effects, and treatment plan revisions to support timely discharge.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, CSBs, and families; assist with high‑volume civil admissions.
• Participate in on‑call coverage and ensure thorough, timely, and compliant documentation (seclusion/restraint and suicide precaution orders).
• Lead treatment team coordination, court‑related matters, staff supervision, performance‑improvement initiatives, and adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, safety goals, and mandatory training.

• Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive clinical evaluation, thorough documentation, and sound diagnostic skills for psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to document clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree with completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program.
• Virginia State Medical License.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist.
• DEA Registration.

• Prior experience treating adult patients in an acute psychiatric inpatient environment is desirable.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; assumptions will not be made.

Applications will be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. Veterans and active members of the Virginia National Guard or U.S. Military Reserve are encouraged to apply.

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

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1‑804‑524‑7111

Email: CSHRecruitmentginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from DARS or DBVI. Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to submit disability documentation to obtain an AHP Letter. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024 can still use that COD.