Psychiatrist-Medical Director, (BC/BE)

Chesapeake, VA

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is excited to be partnering with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in opening a NEW 20-bed adult behavioral program located in Chesapeake, VA.  The Psychiatrist/Medical Director will provide clinical and administrative leadership to a team of mission-minded psychiatrists, advanced practice clinicians, as well as a robust support staff including social workers, psychiatric nurses, mental health techs and other valued team members.

• Position is a combination of both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills required; prior Medical Director experience is preferred but not required for this position.
• The Medical Director will be responsible for all aspects of psychiatric services including growth, quality, and service education.
• This is a NEW general adult psychiatric unit, staffed with additional psychiatrists and mid-level providers.

This is an idyllic and collegial setting for someone wanting to practice in-patient Psychiatry in a brand new, state of the art facility.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO, unencumbered license in Virginia as a BC/BE Adult Psychiatrist or able to obtain licensure before start date.
• Completion of a residency training program in adult psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and which resulted in Board eligibility or Board Certification.
• Possession of a valid Virginia current controlled substance registration certificate issued by the DEA for schedules reflective of psychotropic medications.
• Track record of driving improvements in quality and safety, with progressive clinical and administrative leadership experience.
• Must possess good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

This is an idyllic and collegial setting for someone wanting to practice in-patient Psychiatry in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility.  A generous, market-competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.