Opportunity in Virginia! Psychiatrist Opening! $15,000 sign on bonus (DANVILLE)

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) in Danville, VA.  SVMHI is a 72-bed, Joint Commission and CMS accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The psychiatrist will serve as a leader of a multidisciplinary treatment team and will be exposed to a broad range of psychiatric pathology with a varied mix of acuity and complexity. Responsibilities will include infrequent commissioner assigned forensic evaluations. Forensic training is provided by the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and is covered by the hospital. We are seeking a candidate with good interpersonal and clinical psychiatric skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other mental health specialists utilizing a team model.

This position schedule will be five 8-hour days each week, including at least one weekend day.

Come Join our Medical team that makes a difference!
$15,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.

Exceptional State Benefits Include: 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:
Referral Bonuses
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
State Employee Discounts and More!

CME stipend!
Competitive on-call pay rates!
Loan repayment may be considered for qualified candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a MD degree or an equivalent.
Must be a graduate of an approved psychiatry residency program.
Must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must possess a Federal license to prescribe medications.

Additional Considerations

Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Clinical experience in forensic psychiatry.
Veterans and people with National Service.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) is located in beautiful Danville, Virginia. SMVHI offers a variety of treatment programming that is recovery-focused, evidence-based, and person-centered.  Our goal is providing treatment programming that supports the individual to successfully return to the community. Our groups are led by members of our Clinical Departments, to include the Rehab, Social Work and Psychology Departments.  

Danville is on the southern border of Virginia.  The city is rich in history and has undergone recent revitalization of its Historic Downtown and Tobacco Warehouse districts.  Danville is in close proximity to many lakes (including Smith Mountain Lake and Hyco Lake) and is located less than an hour drive to Lynchburg, VA and Greensboro, NC.  Danville is also home to the Danville Otterbots baseball club.