Preferred certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Experience with inpatient psychiatric populations is preferred
Responsibilities
Lead a Treatment Team providing direct medical and psychiatric care
Consult with colleagues and supervise nurse practitioners or physician assistants
Participate in the Medical Professional Staff organization
Provide on-call coverage during nights, weekends, or holidays as needed
Ensure quality treatment for psychiatric patients
Benefits
Full-time salaried position
Opportunity to lead a dedicated Treatment Team
Engagement in a collaborative medical staff environment
Potential for professional development and training
Work in a supportive mental health facility in Southwestern Virginia
Full Job Description
PSYCHIATRIST - Admissions
Job no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Marion, Virginia, Roanoke County, Virginia, Washington, Virginia, Wytheville, Virginia Categories: Health and Human Services
The staff psychiatrist serves as the leader of a Treatment Team, provides direct medical and psychiatric care for patients assigned to the Treatment Team, and provides consultation to colleagues, supervision of nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as requested, as well as participating in the Medical Professional Staff organization.
Minimum Qualifications
* Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. * A current DEA certificate is also required. * Completion of an approved residency program in Psychiatry is required. *Either current BLS or ACLS certification is required. ACLS is required for those wishing to provide on call MOD coverage at night, weekends, or holidays.
Additional Considerations
Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is preferred but not required. Ability to demonstrate satisfactory training, skill, expertise, and knowledge in the treatment of psychiatric patients. Work experience with inpatient psychiatric populations is preferred. Certification:
Special Instructions
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.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov
Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
