Tons of new Permanent Physician opening for Regional Psychiatrist at VADOC-up to $357,000 base

Updated 11/26/25
Virginia, Virginia, United States
Physician
Correctional Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Corporate/Non-Clinical
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Tons of new Permanent Physician opening for Regional Psychiatrist at VADOC-up to $357,000 base

Title: Regional Psychiatrist - Multiple Locations: Department of Institutions

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $194,167 - $357,099

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

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

Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
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