Title: Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Institutions

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $194,167 - $357,099

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job opportunities/

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

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: Human Resources

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.