Psychiatrist; Wage

Overview

Title: Psychiatrist (Wage)

State Role

Title:

W49152

Hiring Range: $140.00 Per Hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Note: This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits.

• Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH provides psychiatric care and supports recovery-focused treatment modalities as described in the responsibilities below.
• Provide psychiatric care to individuals admitted to the hospital when requested by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.
• Provide psychiatric treatment in accordance with the standard of care and collaborate with the assigned Primary Care Provider.
• Secure and document informed consent for treatment from the patient or authorized representative, or obtain judicial authorization for treatment in a timely manner when indicated.
• Regularly assess and address medication side-effects, report adverse drug reactions, monitor patient progress, and revise treatment plans as needed to progress toward discharge status.
• Attend all mandated training sessions and complete required competencies, including continuing medical education requirements, before due date.
• Read monthly General Body Medical Staff meeting minutes to stay informed about policy and procedural changes affecting care.
• Respond to communications from the Medical Affairs office in a timely manner.

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

• Must possess good evaluation/examination, documentation and diagnostic skills for the treatment and management of mental and medical illnesses.
• Must have basic knowledge of current psychiatric or medical treatment modalities.
• Must possess effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements:
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; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, education verification, and other checks relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code:

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Reasonable Accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours.

Equal Opportunity:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or related conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. Veterans and eligible family members are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:
This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits.

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:

Email: CSHRecruitmentginia.gov

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI may use it for the Alternative Hiring Process. Additional details are available upon request.