Central State Hospital
Located in Petersburg, VA
Hiring Psychiatrist
Who we are:
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.
- Maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds)
- 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system
- Holistic and focused on the persons individual needs
- Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.
Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatrist to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care while serving as Head of the Treatment Team in a dynamic hospital setting.
Benefits Include:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement with cash match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
- Life insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Potential eligibility for the Virginia Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP), subject to program criteria and restrictions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program (Required)
- Virginia State Medical License (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
- Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist (Required)
- DEA Registration (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
Ready to Apply?
Contact:
Tamara.hinchey@dbhds.virginia.gov
www.dbhds.virginia.gov V
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health