Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Corrections

Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Corrections State Role Title: Physician II Hiring Range: $188,512 - $346,698 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: DOC Headquarters Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties $30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires. Position provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates. Functions as a mental health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments; Prescribes appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors; Assists with preparation and modification of treatment plans and recommend and assign to appropriate programs; Provides supervision to psychiatric providers at the institution. Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an accredited medical school. Completion of an approved psychiatric residency program Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia; M.D./D.O Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mentally ill inmates Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team Strong communication skills – orally and in writing/e-mail Additional Considerations Specialty in Forensic or Addiction care Board Certification Experience providing mental health care in a correctional setting 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. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-385-1123 Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted 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.

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