IT Director

IT DirectorCentral 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. 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 an IT Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the hospital's information technology operations and information management functions. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and effectiveness of information systems and technology services that support hospital operations, patient safety, and organizational goals. The IT Director will lead and develop a high-performing IT team; oversee technology projects, applications, infrastructure, and system implementations; manage IT security and regulatory compliance; develop and maintain technology, information management, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations plans; and serve as a key liaison with agency partners, vendors, VITA/SAIC, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills, along with a commitment to customer service, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to make a meaningful impact by providing technology leadership that strengthens the hospital's ability to deliver safe, effective, and responsive services.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:Knowledge of CSH operations and job-relevant state and federal requirements, JCAHO standards, and Commonwealth of Virginia information technology and information security standards.Skills in project leadership, system design methodologies, and the supervision and management of IT employees and IT operations.Excellent human relations skills in working effectively with all staff.Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and users.Information Technology competency in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects and tasks through completion.Ability to serve as an Information/HIPAA Security Officer.Minimum QualificationsExperience managing an organization's information technology systems, including hardware, software, networks, and security.Experience supporting complex security and surveillance systems.Experience working in a healthcare setting.Project management experience or equivalent experience.Experience working with senior management.Experience providing day-to-day support of complex networking and desktop environments.Additional ConsiderationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in a maximum-security setting preferred.Experience supporting JCAHO/CARF-accredited facilities preferred.Experience working with fiber optics preferred.