Commonwealth of VA Careers
Title:
Psychiatrist
State Role Title:
Physician II
Hiring Range:
Starting Pay $315,000 (Salary Commensurate with Experience)
Pay Band:
8
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Western State Hospital
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties Western State Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent state position for a General Psychiatrist. Duties include providing psychiatric care of patients admitted to the unit—including diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacological management, and indicated psychotherapies—and serving as Head Of Treatment Team (HOTT) to provide overall leadership to a multidisciplinary team. The team collaborates to plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral treatment plans for patients. Primary diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and personality disorders. Treatment interventions/groups are provided to patients off unit in the Psycho-social Rehabilitation “treatment mall.”
In-house CME Program
40‑hour work week
Infrequent night/weekend/holiday call
Salary negotiable based on experience and board certification
J‑1 Visas will be considered
Western State Hospital is a 302‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art facility opened in 2013, accredited by Joint Commission and CMS, located in the Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns.
The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care for patients on assigned unit(s), serving as the Head of the Treatment Team and providing leadership to a multidisciplinary staff. This role includes psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, and patient/family education, while ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and active participation in hospital-wide initiatives. The position also involves additional on‑call (dual role) duties that may be at nights and on weekends (individual will be compensated based on the approved on‑call rates).
We Offer
Competitive Salary (Salary commensurate with experience)
32 hours of family personal time
64 hours of sick time
Paid time off (4 hrs per pay check)
12 paid holidays
Relocation and moving reimbursement up to $5,000
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Virginia Retirement System
Minimum Qualifications
Medical degree and completion of an ACGME‑approved residency training in Psychiatry prior to the start of employment.
Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
Current DEA controlled substance registration/licensed or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
Extensive psychiatric knowledge with strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment for acute forensic, civilly committed inpatient units, or extended care psychosocial rehabilitation services.
Proven ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of medical trainees.
Strong administrative skills to collaborate effectively with hospital units, Central Office, and external agencies.
Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) documentation requirements.
Additional Considerations
EHR experience with Cerner
Previous experience working in state hospitals
Bilingual
Board certification
Veteran or veteran spouse
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.
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540‑332‑8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Equal Opportunity Statement Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
COVID‑19 Vaccine Information DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID‑19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID‑19 vaccination programs. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. 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. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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Psychiatrist
State Role Title:
Physician II
Hiring Range:
Starting Pay $315,000 (Salary Commensurate with Experience)
Pay Band:
8
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Western State Hospital
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties Western State Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent state position for a General Psychiatrist. Duties include providing psychiatric care of patients admitted to the unit—including diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacological management, and indicated psychotherapies—and serving as Head Of Treatment Team (HOTT) to provide overall leadership to a multidisciplinary team. The team collaborates to plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral treatment plans for patients. Primary diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and personality disorders. Treatment interventions/groups are provided to patients off unit in the Psycho-social Rehabilitation “treatment mall.”
In-house CME Program
40‑hour work week
Infrequent night/weekend/holiday call
Salary negotiable based on experience and board certification
J‑1 Visas will be considered
Western State Hospital is a 302‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art facility opened in 2013, accredited by Joint Commission and CMS, located in the Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns.
The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care for patients on assigned unit(s), serving as the Head of the Treatment Team and providing leadership to a multidisciplinary staff. This role includes psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, and patient/family education, while ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and active participation in hospital-wide initiatives. The position also involves additional on‑call (dual role) duties that may be at nights and on weekends (individual will be compensated based on the approved on‑call rates).
We Offer
Competitive Salary (Salary commensurate with experience)
32 hours of family personal time
64 hours of sick time
Paid time off (4 hrs per pay check)
12 paid holidays
Relocation and moving reimbursement up to $5,000
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Virginia Retirement System
Minimum Qualifications
Medical degree and completion of an ACGME‑approved residency training in Psychiatry prior to the start of employment.
Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
Current DEA controlled substance registration/licensed or obtain one prior to the start of employment.
Extensive psychiatric knowledge with strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment for acute forensic, civilly committed inpatient units, or extended care psychosocial rehabilitation services.
Proven ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of medical trainees.
Strong administrative skills to collaborate effectively with hospital units, Central Office, and external agencies.
Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) documentation requirements.
Additional Considerations
EHR experience with Cerner
Previous experience working in state hospitals
Bilingual
Board certification
Veteran or veteran spouse
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.
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540‑332‑8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Equal Opportunity Statement Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
COVID‑19 Vaccine Information DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID‑19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID‑19 vaccination programs. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. 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. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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