Chief Medical Officer

Position Overview

Western State Hospital is seeking a psychiatrist to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This leadership role will supervise full-time and part-time psychiatric providers, oversee all Medical Staff activities, and manage Primary Care, Admissions Office, and Pharmacy Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with performance planning and evaluation systems, complete evaluations by deadlines with proper documentation
• Address and document performance, behavior, and attendance issues promptly
• Review cases at the request of treatment teams, CEO, CQO, and/or Patient Advocate; prepare written reports as needed
• Oversee patient admission, risk assessment, treatment, transfer, and discharge processes
• Ensure Joint Commission and CMS standards for medical care and treatment are met with minimal citations
• Support quality educational experiences for trainees to enhance knowledge and interest in psychiatry
• Chair or participate in hospital and community committees, performance improvement teams, and collaborative initiatives
• Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility
• Oversees medical provider unit assignments and manages on-duty coverage schedules to ensure continuity of care
• Ensures the Admissions Department maintains adequate staffing and operates effectively 24/7
• Oversees pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and industry standards
• Designs and implements a structured onboarding program for medical providers
• Actively contributes to the recruitment and selection of qualified medical providers

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for a license
• Active DEA registration prior to the start of work
• Current Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Additional Considerations

• Clinical experience in hospital psychiatry with some familiarity with forensic psychiatry
• Past administrative experience in hospital psychiatry
• Experience supervising non-clinical departments
• Bilingual in Spanish

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

Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

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.

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 (540) 332-8300 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.

Veteran Preference

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