Psychiatrist (Wage)

Psychiatrist (Wage)

Job no: 5106168

Work type: Wage (Hourly)

Location: Petersburg, Virginia

Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Psychiatrist (Wage)

State Role Title: W49152

Hiring Range: $160.00 Per Hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

** This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year, which is May 1st through April 30th each year. **

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 Psychiatrist (Wage) to provide psychiatric care to individuals admitted to the hospital when requested by the Chief Medical Officer or designee. This is an opportunity for a psychiatrist who finds satisfaction in working directly with severely mentally ill patients to further his or her career in a complex and rewarding setting without the hassles of managed care. In addition, the psychiatrist will work with a very collegial and supportive medical staff who have been working in the state system for a long time and able to maintain a much-desired excellent quality of life.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Providing psychiatric treatment in accordance with the standard of care and collaborating with the assigned Primary Care Provider.
- Securing and documenting informed consent for treatment from the patient or authorized representative or obtaining judicial authorization for treatment in a timely manner when indicated.
- Regularly assessing and addressing medication side-effects, and reporting adverse drug reactions, monitoring patient's progress and revising treatment plans accordingly, and ensuring that the patient progresses to discharge status as quickly as is reasonably possible.
- Attending all mandated training sessions and completing all required competencies, including continuing medical education requirements, before the due date.
- Reading the minutes of the monthly General Body Medical Staff meeting to ensure awareness and understanding of any recent policy and procedural changes as well as issues affecting provision of care.
- Responding to communication from the Medical Affairs office in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical evaluation, examination, documentation, and diagnostic practices for the treatment and management of psychiatric and medical conditions
- Working knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and standards of care
- Skill in effective oral and written communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited or approved residency training program in Psychiatry
- Current, unrestricted Virginia State Medical License or eligibility to obtain prior to employment
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration

Additional Considerations

Preferred:
- Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 09 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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