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Psychiatrist (Part-Time) Job at Vaemergency in Petersburg

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Title: Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Location: Central State Hospital

Job Duties:

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. 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.

The Part-Time Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric care to individuals admitted to the hospital when requested by the Chief Medical Officer or designee. Duties include:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

  • Completion of an accredited/approved residency training in Psychiatry.
  • Board eligible/certified in Psychiatry.
  • Ability to obtain license as a Physician in the Commonwealth of Virginia and DEA registration.

Additional Considerations:

Must possess good evaluation/examination, documentation and diagnostic skills for the treatment and management of mental and medical illnesses. Must have basic knowledge of current psychiatric or medical treatment modalities. Must possess effective communication skill, both oral and written. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

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.

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