Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Medical Director Psychiatry

The Medical Director will lead psychiatric services at a 16-bed adult inpatient crisis stabilization unit, performing psychiatric assessments, establishing diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on admissions, treatment coordination, discharge planning, case reviews, and consultations.

Key Responsibilities
  • • Lead the delivery of psychiatric services within the crisis unit
  • • Perform psychiatric assessments
  • • Establish diagnoses
  • • Develop individualized treatment plans
  • • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams on admissions, treatment coordination, and discharge planning
  • • Contribute expertise in case reviews and consultations
Required
  • • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with specialization in Psychiatry
  • • Active license to practice in Virginia, including Controlled Substance Registration and DEA certification
  • • Board certification in Psychiatry
  • • Experience in clinical and/or hospital-based psychiatric settings
Preferred
  • • Strong clinical expertise in psychiatric care, especially in treating serious mental illness
  • • Solid understanding of psychotropic medications, crisis response, and co-occurring disorders
  • • Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing mental health care
  • • Strong communication skills
  • • Ability to maintain thorough, accurate clinical documentation
Benefits & Perks
  • • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • • Life insurance
  • • Flexible spending account options
  • • 11 paid holidays annually
  • • $2,500 yearly for approved professional development expenses
  • • Generous leave accrual (20 days per year)
  • • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Medical Director - Psychiatrist

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with on-call responsibilities

Salary:Commensurate with knowledge and experience

JOIN OUR TEAM

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a skilled and compassionate psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, a 16-bed adult inpatient crisis stabilization unit. This leadership role offers the chance to directly influence high-quality care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

In this position, you'll be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and balanced workloads that promote overall well-being.

WHY CHOOSE H-NNCSB?

We provide a robust benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending account options
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • $2,500 yearly for approved professional development expenses
  • Generous leave accrual (20 days per year)
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Who We Are

Since 1971, H-NNCSB has been a trusted provider of behavioral health services for the Hampton and Newport News communities. Our organization delivers a wide range of programs supporting children and adults facing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Position Overview

As Medical Director, you will lead the delivery of psychiatric services within the crisis unit. Responsibilities include performing psychiatric assessments, establishing diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams on admissions, treatment coordination, and discharge planning, while also contributing your expertise in case reviews and consultations.

What Will Set You Apart

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise in psychiatric care, especially in treating serious mental illness. A solid understanding of psychotropic medications, crisis response, and co-occurring disorders is essential. Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing mental health care is also important. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain thorough, accurate clinical documentation are key to success in this role.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with specialization in Psychiatry
  • Active license to practice in Virginia, including Controlled Substance Registration and DEA certification
  • Board certification in Psychiatry
  • Experience in clinical and/or hospital-based psychiatric settings

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

If you're ready to take on a meaningful leadership role where your work truly impacts lives, we encourage you to apply. Join a purpose-driven organization committed to high-quality care, teamwork, and community service.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://hnncsb.applicantpro.com/jobs/4072627-1015165.html
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