Assistant Medical Director- State Position w/ Excellent Benefits! Join Our Team at CSH

Assistant Medical Director Wanted in Virginia- Virginia Department for Behavorial Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Location is located within Driving Distance of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Chester, Dinwiddie, and Fort Gregg Adams

Are you a passionate and looking to make a meaningful impact? Central State Hosptial, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Medical Director to join our growing team.

Why Choose Us?

• Exceptional State Benefits: Enjoy 13 paid holidays, 12+ vacation days, 8 sick days, and 4+ personal days each year. Plus, Family Medical Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and low-cost health insurance options.
• Possible Student Loan Repayments
• State Employee Discounts 

What You’ll Do:

• Prescribe medications in line with standard care, seeking approval for exceptions.
• Obtain informed consent or judicial authorization for treatment.
• Monitor and address medication side effects; report adverse reactions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Involve CSB and family in discharge planning when possible.
• Ensure timely patient discharge progress.
• Arrange coverage and complete documentation before time off.
• Participate in on-call coverage, ensuring timely treatment and documentation.
• Lead the treatment team, ensuring collaboration across disciplines.
• Monitor and reduce seclusion/restraint use; follow hospital policies.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.
• Maintain VA medical license and DEA registration, complete CME credits.
• Attend at least 50% of Med Staff and committee meetings.
• Complete annual mandatory training and adhere to hospital policies.
• Provide preceptorship to students and residents as needed.
• Support EHR transition, including testing, training, and rollout.
• Assist in developing EHR-related policies and procedures.
• Lead EHR training sessions for staff and new hires.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current VA Medical License and DEA Registration.
• Commitment to leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in psychiatric treatment and patient care management.
• Strong communication and training skills, especially with EHR systems.

Ready to make a difference? Contact me for more information or apply today and be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of our elderly patients!

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Full-Time Psychiatrist that will provide psychiatric and medical care to individuals admitted to the hospital. In order to perform the position successfully the incumbent must possess good evaluation/examination, documentation and diagnostic skills for the treatment and management of mental and medical illnesses. Must have basic knowledge of current psychiatric or medical treatment modalities. Must possess effective communication skills, both oral and written, in order to succinctly document in the medical record and for articulating and interacting with patients and others. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.