Staff Psychiatrist

Title: Staff Psychiatrist

State Role Title: 49152

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Catawba Hospital in Catawba, VA has an exciting opportunity for a BC/BE PSYCHIATRIST interested in joining a dynamic, collaborative medical staff. Catawba Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system. Catawba Hospital has 110-beds and is Joint Commission accredited.
Interdisciplinary teamwork is valued in this progressive hospital service adult, geriatric and forensic patients. We are seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist with strong leadership skills and clinical experience as well as commitment to recovery principles. Academic affiliation exists with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Residency Program and teaching medical staff have academic faculty appointment. No call required however is available if desired as a Medical Officer of the Day. Catawba Hospital provides funding for psychiatrists to attend formal forensic training at the Institute of Law Psychiatry, and Public Policy and the University of Virginia. In addition, the Office of Medical Services ensures ongoing educational opportunities.

Total Compensation, including a robust state employee benefits package will be valued over $325,000.00.
Relocation and moving reimbursement
Sign-on Bonus, Loan Repayment and Tuition Forgiveness programs
Annual, sick and family and personal leave
15 paid holidays in 2025
Paid short-term and long-term disability after 12 months of employment
Malpractice insurance coverage
CME Allowance
Possibility of on grounds housing in a relaxed rural setting

J-1 positions considered

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of best practices for inpatient psychiatry, strong clinical skills, and good interpersonal skills.

Additional Considerations

Experience with serving the adult and/or geriatric patients with severe mental illness is desired.
Some knowledge and/or experience in substance abuse treatment desired
Clinical Experience in forensic psychiatry desired
Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is highly desirable but not required.

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.

Catawba Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

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.

Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact (540) 375-4211 for assistance.

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS 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.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@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 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.