Psychiatrist Opening! Virginia State Job (Western State Hospital) Staunton, VA

Western State Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent state position for a General Psychiatrist. Duties include providing psychiatric care of patients admitted to the unit (diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacological management, and indicated psychotherapies) and serving as Head Of Treatment Team (HOTT) to provide overall leadership to a multidisciplinary team. The team collaborates to plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral treatment plans for patients. Primary diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and personality disorders. Treatment interventions/groups provided to patient off unit in Psycho-social Rehab “treatment mall.”

In-house CME Program
40 –hrs work week
Infrequent night/weekend/holiday call
Salary negotiable based on experience and board certification
J-1 Visas will be considered

Western State Hospital may be just the place to practice your profession and make an important contribution to the health care field. We are serving Virginians since 1826. We are a 302 bed State-of-the-art Facility state of art facility opened in 2013. We are a Joint Commission and CMS accredited hospital located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns.

The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care for patients on assigned unit(s), serving as the Head of the Treatment Team and providing leadership to a multidisciplinary staff. This role includes psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, and patient/family education, while ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and active participation in hospital-wide initiatives. This position also involves additional on call (dual role) duties for the hospital that may be at nights and on weekends (individual will be compensated based on the approved on call rates).

We Offer:

- Competitive Salary (Salary commensurate with experience)
- 32hrs of family personal time
- 64hrs of sick time
- Paid time off (4hrs per pay check)
- 12 paid holidays
- Relocation and moving reimbursement up to $5k
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Malpractice Insurance Coverage
- Virginia Retirement System

Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical degree and completion of an ACGME-approved residency training in Psychiatry prior to the start of employment.
- Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
- Current DEA controlled Substance registration/licensed or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
- Extensive psychiatric knowledge with strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment for acute forensic, civilly committed inpatient units, or extended care psychosocial rehabilitation services.
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of medical trainees.
- Strong administrative skills to collaborate effectively with hospital units, Central Office, and external agencies.
- Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) documentation requirements.

Ready to Apply?
Contact: Tamara.hinchey@dbhds.virginia.gov 
www.dbhds.virginia.gov 

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital that has been operating since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services. We offer services to clients from ages 18 through 64 years old. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission accredited facility located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, within 30 minutes of major university towns. It is affiliated with the University of Virginia-Department of Psychiatric Medicine and provides a training ground for professionals from other colleges and universities in the fields of nursing, social work, psychology, and activities therapy.