Psychiatrist - Medical Director

City of Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake seeks a qualified psychiatrist who has completed an accredited residency in psychiatry and holds or is eligible for the Virginia medical license and DEA registration. Board certification is preferred, and a Suboxone waiver within 12 months of hire is required.

A valid driving history meeting City standards is also necessary. Preference is given to candidates with experience in community mental health and substance use care, and with strong oral and written communication

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with completion of a 4-year residency in psychiatry.
• Current Virginia Board of Health Professions license and DEA registration.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred.
• Waiver to prescribe Suboxone must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record compliant with City standards.

Responsibilities

• Excellent oral communications to interface with staff and clients; careful and precise language.
• Maintain and prepare clinical records, insurance, and other reimbursement forms for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop and document psychiatric/medical services using electronic medical records.
• Provide supervision based on prudent care and sound judgment.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

EMR documentation

Psychiatric care

Staff collaboration

Supervision

Education

Medical degree & psychiatry residency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduation from an accredited medical school and satisfactory completion of a 4-year accredited residency program in psychiatry.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited medical school and satisfactory completion of a 4-year accredited residency program in psychiatry.

Licenses And Certifications

• Possession of current valid Virginia Board of Health Professions license and DEA Registration.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred.
• Waiver to prescribe Suboxone must be obtained with 12 months of hire.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .

Special Requirements

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse care is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral communications skill as the work involves the careful and precise use of language as the incumbent interfaces with a wide variety of staff and customers of the agency.
• Excellent written communication skills, as the duties involve the continuous preparation of clinical records, insurance, and other reimbursement forms, evaluation, and related reports for local, state, and federal health and human service, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and correspondence to clients, client's families, and/or other institutions.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of electronic medical records to assist in developing efficient and effective documentation of psychiatric/medical services.
• Extensive, updated knowledge and skills in the area of psychiatric care/treatment, management of medication, appropriate medical and psychiatric follow-up, good communication, and good staff relational skills.
• The ability to supervise based on reasonable judgment and prudent care.