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NOW HIRING! Psychiatrist at Western State Hospital

Location in Staunton, Virginia

*Sign on bonus of up to $15,000 for employees new to state service*

Perks to location:

• Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley surrounded by mountains and four-season weather.

• Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive with hiking, scenic overlooks, and wildlife viewing.

• Downtown features multiple historic districts, unique shops, and locally owned restaurants.
  
• Crime rates are lower than state and national averages
  
• 40 minute drive to Charlottesville

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
  

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
- Annual leave
- 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: Danielle.Marbley@dbhds.virginia.gov 
www.dbhds.virginia.gov