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Posted 20 July, 2026

Psychiatry, Assistant Chief Medical Officer-Psychiatrist (VIRGINIA)! APPLY TODAY!

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health
Petersburg, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Chief Medical Officer (Psychiatrist)Central State Hospital DBHDS | Petersburg, VA\n

Pay: Commensurate with experience
Location: Convenient commute from Richmond, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Chester, Dinwiddie, and Fort Gregg Adams

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Central State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with meaningful leadership in a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility.

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Why Join Central State Hospital?Exceptional State Employee Benefits\n
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    13 paid holidays

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    Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave

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    Relocation and moving assistance

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    Malpractice insurance included

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    5 paid CME/license renewal days annually

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    Potential student loan repayment

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    State employee discounts

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    Comprehensive health, disability, and family leave benefits

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What Youll Do\n
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    Provide leadership and oversight of psychiatric care across the hospital

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    Lead and support multidisciplinary treatment teams

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    Prescribe and manage psychiatric medication plans

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    Guide comprehensive discharge planning in collaboration with families and CSBs

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    Participate in on-call rotations and performance improvement initiatives

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    Mentor students and clinical staff

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    Support and assist with EHR training and implementation

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What We're Looking For\n
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    Valid Virginia medical license and DEA registration (or eligibility prior to employment)

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    Strong experience in psychiatric care

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    Proven leadership ability and collaborative mindset

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    Proficiency with electronic health record systems

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Visa Sponsorship\n

Applicants authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

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Ready to Apply?\n

Contact: Danielle.Marbley@dbhds.virginia.gov

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