Medical Director Psychiatrist Crisis Stabilization
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Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Medical Director - Psychiatrist
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with on-call responsibilities
Salary: Commensurate with knowledge and experience
Join our Team
The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) invites qualified psychiatrists to apply for the Medical Director position at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center a 16-bed adult in-patient crisis unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
You will work in a collaborative on-site environment that prioritizes patient safety quality care and professional excellence while supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Why H-NNCSB
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 11 Paid Holidays
- $2500 Annually for approved professional expenses
- Earn 20 days of annual leave per year
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Our story
Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News Virginia offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders.
About the Role
As Medical Director you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care. Key responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations diagnosing mental health conditions and developing individualized treatment recommendations. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on hospital admissions and discharge planning and participate in case consultations.
What you need to be successful
Successful candidates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric and medical management principles particularly in the treatment of individuals with serious mental illness along with a strong understanding of psychotropic medications and their therapeutic applications. They will possess working knowledge of applicable laws regulations and legal procedures governing mental health treatment and exhibit proficiency in crisis intervention assessment and the treatment of mental health substance use and co-occurring disorders. Additionally candidates must have excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and complex clinical documentation while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
To qualify for this position applicants must have the following:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree with a specialty in Psychiatry
- Current valid license to practice psychiatry in the Commonwealth of Virginia including Virginia Controlled Substance Registration and active DEA registration
- Board certification in Psychiatry
- Clinical and/or hospital-based experience serving individuals with mental illness
Make your move
If you are a dedicated psychiatric professional seeking a leadership role where you can make a real difference we encourage you to apply. Join a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care collaboration and community impact.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Clinical Research
- Managed Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Leadership Experience
- Medicare
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