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Psychiatry Assistants, sometimes known as psychiatric aides or mental health assistants, are healthcare professionals who support psychiatrists and other mental health staff in the care and treatment of patients with mental illnesses or emotional disturbances. They assist with daily living activities, observe and report patient behavior, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Psychiatry Assistants also play a key role in crisis intervention and may participate in therapeutic activities under supervision. Their work is essential in hospitals, residential mental health facilities, and outpatient clinics.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatry Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 15% Full Time, and 81% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,070 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Psychiatry, Assistant Chief Medical Officer-Psychiatrist (VIRGINIA)! APPLY TODAY!

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health

Petersburg, VA

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Assistant Chief Medical Officer (Psychiatrist)Central State Hospital DBHDS | Petersburg, VA

Pay: Commensurate with experience
Location: Convenient commute from Richmond, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Chester, Dinwiddie, and Fort Gregg Adams

Central State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with meaningful leadership in a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility.

Why Join Central State Hospital?Exceptional State Employee Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays

  • Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave

  • Relocation and moving assistance

  • Malpractice insurance included

  • 5 paid CME/license renewal days annually

  • Potential student loan repayment

  • State employee discounts

  • Comprehensive health, disability, and family leave benefits

What Youll Do

  • Provide leadership and oversight of psychiatric care across the hospital

  • Lead and support multidisciplinary treatment teams

  • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medication plans

  • Guide comprehensive discharge planning in collaboration with families and CSBs

  • Participate in on-call rotations and performance improvement initiatives

  • Mentor students and clinical staff

  • Support and assist with EHR training and implementation

What We're Looking For

  • Valid Virginia medical license and DEA registration (or eligibility prior to employment)

  • Strong experience in psychiatric care

  • Proven leadership ability and collaborative mindset

  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

Ready to Apply?

Contact: Danielle.Marbley@dbhds.virginia.gov

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