Location
Charlottesville, VA | United States
Job description
Title: Forensic Psychiatrist
State Role Title: 49152
Hiring Range: $118,953 - $274,141
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Sign on bonus of up to $10,000 and loan repayment program! *Sign on bonus is for employees new to state service; Must meet all the eligibility requirements in order to receive loan repayment*
Western State Hospital is seeking a full tie Forensic Psychiatrist.
The hospital is well regarded locally and across the state, has provided consultation or working tours to seven other states regarding our Psychosocial Rehab "mall" programs, effectively recruits and retains professional staff, and works actively within the hospital and with our community partners to produce good clinical and quality of life outcomes for individuals.
Our strategic philosophy is to provide valued service, to look forward and anticipate challenges and opportunities, to actively educate the public, and to be open and welcoming to the media.
Our services include Admissions and Psychosocial Rehab, Special programs for Deaf and a Med/Psych unit.
Primary care services provided by Primary Care Physicians, NP's and PA's. All physicians are board certified and most have faculty appointment at University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. (Eligibility/Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology preferred.)
Western State Hospital maintains collaboration with UVA, training residents/medical students and recruiting psychiatrists into public sector mental health. Faculty provide supervision to students and residents, participate in residency training/education committees, and provide lectures to medical students on rotation, and participate in core didactic presentations in residency programs at UVA.
Experience the vitality of a university community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains with good schools, recreational opportunities and cultural events.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of approved medical school and residency in psychiatry. License to practice medicine in Virginia.
Additional Considerations Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish and English are a plus.
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.
The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email:
[email protected] 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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