Regional Psychiatrist

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The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), the Commonwealth’s largest state agency with over 11,000 employees, operates secure facilities and probation/parole offices to supervise and support individuals in state custody. Virginia currently has the nation’s second-lowest recidivism rate at 17.6%.

• Mission: Ensure public safety through effective incarceration, supervision, and evidence-based reentry services.
• Vision: To be a premier correctional organization securing a safer Virginia.
• Values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Learning, and Service

About the Role

Position provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates. Functions as a mental health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments. Prescribes appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors. Assists with preparation and modification of treatment plans and recommend and assign to appropriate programs. Provides supervision to psychiatric providers at the institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates.
• Perform initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments.
• Prescribe appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures.
• Assist with preparation and modification of treatment plans.
• Recommend and assign inmates to appropriate programs.
• Provide supervision to psychiatric providers at the institution.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an approved psychiatric residency program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia; M.D./D.O.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mentally ill inmates.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong communication skills – orally and in writing/e-mail.

Preferred Skills

• Specialty in forensic or Addiction care
• Board Certification
• Experience providing mental health care in a correctional setting

Hiring range and compensation package

• $30K Sign-On Bonus, up to $60K Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Virginia Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Health and Human Services, Medical Practices, and Public Safety

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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