Psychiatrist / Crisis Receiving Center / VISA Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist – Crisis Receiving Center

Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $250,000–$290,000 per year
Specialty: General Psychiatry / Behavioral Health
Work Setting: New Crisis Receiving Center

Opportunity

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist to join the clinical leadership team of a new Crisis Receiving Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.

This position combines direct psychiatric care with clinical leadership and provider oversight . The psychiatrist will help support the development and delivery of services for individuals presenting with acute mental health and substance-use concerns.

The new facility is being designed to provide several levels of short-term crisis care, including psychiatric assessments, observation, crisis stabilization, and detoxification services. The program will bring together psychiatric providers, nursing professionals, behavioral health clinicians, peer-support personnel, and other community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Deliver direct patient care within a fast-paced crisis receiving environment.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to psychiatric/medical providers and nursing staff.
• Participate in establishing clinical workflows, treatment standards, and operational procedures for a new crisis program.
• Evaluate patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms, substance-use concerns, and co-occurring conditions.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.
• Conduct or oversee required medical assessments and physical examinations.
• Provide consultation regarding complex psychiatric and medical presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to coordinate safe and appropriate care.
• Facilitate connections to ongoing behavioral health, medical, and community-based resources.
• Support continuity of care and appropriate transitions following crisis stabilization.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical meetings, staff development, and program initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to crisis intervention and treatment.

Qualifications

Required

• Board Certification in General Psychiatry.
• Active Virginia medical licensure in good standing.
• Ability to provide both clinical services and professional oversight in a multidisciplinary environment.
  

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Salary: $250,000–$290,000 annually

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits may include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation/annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness programs
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Educational benefits or discounts through participating institutions