Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Dept of Corr - Div of Inst

• Health and Human Services

• Full-Time (Salaried)
• Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Title: Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $188,512 - $346,698

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.
Position provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates. Functions as a mental health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments; Prescribes appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors; Assists with preparation and modification of treatment plans and recommend and assign to appropriate programs; Provides supervision to psychiatric providers at the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited medical school. Completion of an approved psychiatric residency program
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia; M.D./D.O
Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mentally ill inmates
Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population
Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
Strong communication skills orally and in writing/e-mail

Additional Considerations

Specialty in Forensic or Addiction care
Board Certification
Experience providing mental health care in a correctional setting

Special Instructions

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