Moonlighting Psychiatrist/Physician (OD PRN)

Position Overview

Western State Hospital is seeking a Moonlighting Psychiatrist/Physician (OD PRN) who will perform the required admission assessment of patients brought to the hospital and respond to the acute medical/psychiatric needs of all inpatients for the duration of the on-call period. They will collaborate with the on-call admission coordinator regarding any after-hours referrals to determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance. They will conduct Admission assessment, including: history, physical exam, mental status, suicide/risk assessment, preliminary treatment and management of medical and psychiatric problems; assess and manage acute psychiatric and medical issues which occur during the on-call shift on all patients in the hospital.

This position will work Monday-Friday and Holidays, 7 pm - 7 am (12-hour shift), or Weekends, 7 pm - 7 am. The hours cannot exceed 1,500 hours per year, and the ideal candidate would work at least 2 shifts per month. Shifts are scheduled based on availability and/or preference. Hours on holidays and weekends 7 am to 7 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of approved Medical School and completion or active enrollment in approved residency program in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Licence to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Active DEA prior to approval of clinical privileges

Additional Considerations

• Bilingual
• Board Certified
• Veteran or veteran spouse

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 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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov