PSYCHIATRIST - Geriatrics

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Marion, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: PSYCHIATRIST - Geriatrics

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $231,694.38, /year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The staff psychiatrist serves as the leader of a Treatment Team on the Geriatric Unit and, 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.

Comprehensive knowledge of current developments and techniques in the diagnoses and treatment of general medical illnesses; basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry; ability to provide leadership to treatment teams; ability to communicate effectively with, and work collaboratively with, medical/psychiatric colleagues and members of other disciplines in the provision of patient care. Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

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.
Experience and/or fellowship with geriatrics is preferred.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory training, skill, expertise, and knowledge in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
Work experience with inpatient psychiatric populations is preferred.

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: [email protected]

Advertised: 22 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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