IT Director

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of health insurance

Paid life insurance

Retirement plan options

13 paid holidays

Generous annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking an IT Director to provide strategic leadership for the hospital's IT operations at Central State Hospital in Petersburg, VA.

The role oversees applications, infrastructure, security and business continuity, leading a high-performing IT team and coordinating with agency partners and vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant technology services for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise IT systems (hardware, software, networks, security).
• Healthcare setting experience.
• Project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience working with senior management.
• Experience supporting complex networking and desktop environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop IT team to support hospital operations.
• Oversee technology projects, applications, infrastructure and implementations.
• Manage IT security and regulatory compliance.
• Develop disaster recovery and continuity plans.
• Collaborate with agency partners and vendors.
• Provide strategic technology leadership to improve patient services.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

IT security

HIPAA officer

Job description

Title: IT Director

State Role Title:39113

Hiring Range: $85,638.00 - $112,000.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website:https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. 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 an IT Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the hospital’s information technology operations and information management functions. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and effectiveness of information systems and technology services that support hospital operations, patient safety, and organizational goals. The IT Director will lead and develop a high-performing IT team; oversee technology projects, applications, infrastructure, and system implementations; manage IT security and regulatory compliance; develop and maintain technology, information management, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations plans; and serve as a key liaison with agency partners, vendors, VITA/SAIC, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills, along with a commitment to customer service, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to make a meaningful impact by providing technology leadership that strengthens the hospital’s ability to deliver safe, effective, and responsive services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

• Knowledge of CSH operations and job-relevant state and federal requirements, JCAHO standards, and Commonwealth of Virginia information technology and information security standards.
• Skills in project leadership, system design methodologies, and the supervision and management of IT employees and IT operations.
• Excellent human relations skills in working effectively with all staff.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and users.
• Information Technology competency in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects and tasks through completion.
• Ability to serve as an Information/HIPAA Security Officer.

Benefits

At DBHDS, we’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Choice of health insurance plans
• Paid life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual leave
• Family personal leave
• Sick leave
• Employee discount programs
• And more!

Join DBHDS and enjoy the benefits of a career that supports you, your family, and your future.

Special Requirements

Work Location: This position is not eligible for remote work. The incumbent is required to work on-site at the designated work location.

Work Schedule: The anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on the operational needs of the agency and is not guaranteed. Additional hours, including work outside of the normal scheduled hours, may be required based on agency needs.

Applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience managing an organization’s information technology systems, including hardware, software, networks, and security.
• Experience supporting complex security and surveillance systems.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Project management experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with senior management.
• Experience providing day-to-day support of complex networking and desktop environments.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a maximum-security setting preferred.
• Experience supporting JCAHO/CARF-accredited facilities preferred.
• Experience working with fiber optics preferred.

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: Central State Hospital

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.