PSYCHIATRIST - Geriatrics

Psychiatrist (Geriatrics Unit)

The staff psychiatrist serves as the leader of a Treatment Team on the Geriatric Unit and provides direct medical and psychiatric care for patients assigned to the Treatment Team, and provides consultation to colleagues, supervision of nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as requested, as well as participating in the Medical Professional Staff organization. Comprehensive knowledge of current developments and techniques in the diagnoses and treatment of general medical illnesses; basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry; ability to provide leadership to treatment teams; ability to communicate effectively with, and work collaboratively with, medical/psychiatric colleagues and members of other disciplines in the provision of patient care. Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• A current DEA certificate is also required.
• Completion of an approved residency program in Psychiatry is required.
• Either current BLS or ACLS certification is required. ACLS is required for those wishing to provide on call MOD coverage at night, weekends, or holidays.

Additional Considerations:

• Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is preferred but not required.
• Experience and/or fellowship with geriatrics is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate satisfactory training, skill, expertise, and knowledge in the treatment of psychiatric patients. Work experience with inpatient psychiatric populations is preferred.

Contact Information:

Name: Rebecca Richardson

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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management