Western State Hospital
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Chief Medical Officer
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Western State Hospital
Job Details Title:
Chief Medical Officer
State Role Title:
Physician Manager II
Hiring Range:
starting at $332,000 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band:
9
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Western State Hospital
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties:
Relocation allowance up to $5,000
Responsibilities Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Chief Medical Officer to supervise and coordinate all activities of the Psychiatrist full and part‑time and Primary Care Supervisor; ensure that policies, procedures, and outcomes of health care activities inclusive of departments supervised comply with regulatory, legal, and medical standards; and provide executive leadership, direction, services and supports to advance DBHDS’ vision and delivery of a responsive, person‑centered, trauma informed, integrated, and recovery‑oriented system of care for individuals across the Commonwealth with behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder needs. This position will also ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation; address and document any performance, behavior, and attendance issues as they occur; review cases at the request of the treatment teams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Quality Officer (CQO), and/or Patient Advocate and prepare written reports as needed; ensure the standard of medical and psychiatric care is met through monitoring and supervision of medical staff service delivery including services delivered by contract providers and primary care staff; ensure the placement, management and supervision of medical students and residents comport with established standards, promote practitioner development, and enhance facility goals and participates as an active member of the facility executive leadership team.
Eligibility
retirement with cash match
paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
health, vision, and dental insurance
life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program.
Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for license (must obtain within 3 months of employment)
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificated.
Initial Board Certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Additional Considerations
Clinical experience in hospital psychiatry with some familiarity with forensic psychiatry.
Past administrative experience in hospital psychiatry.
Experience supervising non‑clinical departments.
Bilingual
Veteran or Veteran Spouse
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Employment
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.
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Chief Medical Officer
role at
Western State Hospital
Job Details Title:
Chief Medical Officer
State Role Title:
Physician Manager II
Hiring Range:
starting at $332,000 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band:
9
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Western State Hospital
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties:
Relocation allowance up to $5,000
Responsibilities Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Chief Medical Officer to supervise and coordinate all activities of the Psychiatrist full and part‑time and Primary Care Supervisor; ensure that policies, procedures, and outcomes of health care activities inclusive of departments supervised comply with regulatory, legal, and medical standards; and provide executive leadership, direction, services and supports to advance DBHDS’ vision and delivery of a responsive, person‑centered, trauma informed, integrated, and recovery‑oriented system of care for individuals across the Commonwealth with behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder needs. This position will also ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation; address and document any performance, behavior, and attendance issues as they occur; review cases at the request of the treatment teams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Quality Officer (CQO), and/or Patient Advocate and prepare written reports as needed; ensure the standard of medical and psychiatric care is met through monitoring and supervision of medical staff service delivery including services delivered by contract providers and primary care staff; ensure the placement, management and supervision of medical students and residents comport with established standards, promote practitioner development, and enhance facility goals and participates as an active member of the facility executive leadership team.
Eligibility
retirement with cash match
paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
health, vision, and dental insurance
life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program.
Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for license (must obtain within 3 months of employment)
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificated.
Initial Board Certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Additional Considerations
Clinical experience in hospital psychiatry with some familiarity with forensic psychiatry.
Past administrative experience in hospital psychiatry.
Experience supervising non‑clinical departments.
Bilingual
Veteran or Veteran Spouse
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Employment
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.
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