Nocturnist/Physician II

Title: Nocturnist/Physician II

Hiring Range: 113,288 - 274,141

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sign on bonus of up to $10,000 and loan repayment!

Must be new to state service in order to receive sign on bonus. Must meet all eligibility requirements to receive loan repayment.

Current need is for Nocturnist: Psychiatrist, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine. The position will perform required admission assessments and respond to acute medical/psychiatric needs of all inpatients. In addition, this position will provide clinical and administrative support to the Medical Director as needed. All WSH Staff are considered Essential especially during Emergent or Pandemic Circumstances. Comprehensive knowledge of general psychiatry with a focus on inpatient treatment methodologies, especially for patients with chronic mental illnesses. Strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing and managing psychiatric admissions. Must have interpersonal, administrative, and leadership skills to work with interdisciplinary staff at all levels in coordinating admissions, managing census, monitoring on duty providers, assisting with Medical Staff and hospital activities

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a current Virginia medical license. BLS certification and WSH DEA required prior to start of work assignment. Completion of residency training in Postgraduate Medical Education. Strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing and managing psychiatric admissions is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with knowledge of general psychiatry with a focus on inpatient treatment methodologies, especially for patients with chronic mental illnesses is preferred. Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred.

Special Instructions: 

RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information:

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.