Community Psychiatry Attending Physician & Medical Educator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital seeks an experienced psychiatrist to provide direct patient care in community mental health settings in Virginia. You will perform evaluations, diagnose, and plan treatment; prescribe medications; supervise residents; and contribute to quality improvement while adhering to regulatory standards.

A Virginia medical license is required or obtainable; board certification or eligibility; 12-month term; candidates with experience in

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of psychiatry residency training.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Current Virginia medical license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in community mental health or public psychiatry preferred.
• Commitment to professionalism, civility and respect across diverse staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in community mental health settings.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Supervise residents and medical students in clinical rotations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices and evidence-based treatments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.

Skills

Professionalism & civility

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MD or DO degree

Psychiatry residency

Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital seeks an experienced psychiatrist to provide direct patient care in community mental health settings in Virginia. You will perform evaluations, diagnose, and plan treatment; prescribe medications; supervise residents; and contribute to quality improvement while adhering to regulatory standards.

A Virginia medical license is required or obtainable; board certification or eligibility; 12-month term; candidates with experience in