Staff Psychiatrist
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 230000 - 275000
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world
In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats exactly what were doing every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
Were currently searching for a Psychiatrist to join our Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about student mental health and center-wide operations please keep reading.
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Cook Counseling Center team a department centered on promoting student learning development retention and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success.
2) Youll be reporting to the Associate Director of Psychiatry/Chief Medical Officer in either a 10-month or 11-month (academic year) or a 12-month 100% administrative professional appointment depending on candidate preference and departmental need.
3) Youll work with a multidisciplinary staff of counselors psychologists psychiatrists social workers nurse practitioners psychology interns psychiatry residents and practicum students to deliver services that maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical care.
4) Youll be responsible for providing integrated psychiatric assessment diagnosis and ongoing treatment of undergraduate and graduate students. Treatment includes developing evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to address student needs within a flexible multidisciplinary and multimodal system of care. This position requires effective working relationships across the VT community to include Schiffert Health Center campus wellness partners faculty and staff to ensure a collaborative support network on campus.
5) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $230000 - $275000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!Advertised salary range reflects differentiation in appointment types with the lower end of the scale being most appropriate for 10-month appointments and vice versa.
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center (CCC) supports the mission of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Division of Student Affairs. We promote student learning development retention and holistic wellbeing by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success. The CCC supports these efforts through psycho-educational programming individual group crisis and psychiatric services. CCCs commitment to service also includes multidisciplinary training consultation advocacy and research. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and has a doctoral internship program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine (or Doctor of Osteopathy) degree and Board Certification in Psychiatry with a medical license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Active federal DEA registration with prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Training and experience in delivering culturally competent interventions.
Well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills
Strong assessment diagnostic and therapeutic skills within evidence-based practice.
Experience managing crisis situations completing risk assessments and disposition planning to address safety risks.
A self-motivated self-directed commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of the role while maintaining positive and healthy relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues with acceptance respect and trust.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and interest in working with college-student/young adult population
Previous training and/or experience in a college mental health setting
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$230000 - $ position may be hired as a 10-month (academic-year) 11-month or 12-month appointment depending on candidate preference and departmental need. Advertised salary range reflects differentiation in appointment types with the lower end of the scale being most appropriate for 10-month appointments and vice versa.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
02/01/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Lisa Racekat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Transportation Management Systems
- Behavioral Health
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Epic
- Leadership Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
