M.O.D. Physician II

Title

M.O.D. Physician II

State Role Title: W49152

Hiring Range

$160.00 Per Hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/ Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

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• This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year, which is May 1st through April 30th each year. **

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, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

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 M.O.D.
• Physician II to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care ensuring timely response to all psychiatric and medical urgencies and emergencies during assigned tours of duty through appropriate evaluation, treatment, and documentation.
• The incumbent will maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records, with particular attention to seclusion/restraint episodes and medical emergencies, while demonstrating respect, empathy, and person-centered care by validating patient experiences and supporting choice within legal and policy guidelines.
• Responsibilities include reviewing admission referrals, providing prompt medical clearance, and conducting physician-to-physician consultations as needed, as well as evaluating and managing after-hours admissions with completion of all required documentation such as histories, physicals, neurologic and mental status examinations, medication reconciliation, and risk assessments.
• The role also involves completing discharge and transfer documentation when necessary, participating in all mandated trainings and continuing medical education, and maintaining awareness of current policies and procedural updates by reviewing Medical Staff communications and responding promptly to requests from the Medical Affairs office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centered care.
• Exhibits strong clinical competency in medical and psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
• Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation and care coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Additional Considerations

Preferred

Experience working with patients with psychiatric illness.

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.

Application Requirements

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify
• Human
• Resources at (804) 524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

• The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
• There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email

CSHRecruitment@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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] 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.