Psychiatrist **Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus**

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

Title: Psychiatrist **Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus**

State Role Title: 49152

Hiring Range: $266,354 - $335,000

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

** This position requires participation in the MOD second on-call coverage. **

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and ongoing clinical care for patients with complex behavioral health needs. The Psychiatrist will lead an interdisciplinary treatment team and ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards of care, hospital policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include developing and revising individualized treatment plans; prescribing and monitoring medications, including obtaining informed consent and addressing adverse effects; completing timely and accurate medical and psychiatric documentation; participating in admission evaluations, court proceedings, on-call coverage, and discharge planning; and collaborating with patients, families, community services boards, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, and other treatment professionals to promote recovery and timely discharge. The Psychiatrist will also support patient safety and seclusion/restraint reduction efforts, participate in quality improvement and Medical Staff activities, maintain required licensure, DEA registration, CME, and training requirements, and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, respect, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations and examinations, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation, and applying sound diagnostic skills in the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions.
- Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities, standards of care, and evidence-based best practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly, accurately, and concisely document in the medical record and effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and professionally within interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Typical Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or (4) 10.5 hour days

Benefits:

At DBHDS, we're committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

- Competitive salary commensurate with training and experience.
- Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus. Must be new to state service and sign a 1-year tenure agreement.
- $2,500 and five paid days annually for CME and/or license renewal
- Up to $3,000 in relocation assistance
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Choice of health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid life insurance
- Retirement plan options
- At least 12 paid holidays per year
- Generous annual leave
- Family personal leave
- Sick leave
- Employee discount programs
- *Visa Sponsorship
- And more!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and successful completion of an accredited or approved residency training program in Psychiatry.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Possession of a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

- Board Certification in Psychiatry

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.

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.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

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 investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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