The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services strives to provide residents with the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible. Our Behavioral Health division is dedicated to promoting recovery for Virginia Beach residents and their families, serving children, adolescents, and adults through comprehensive and compassionate care.

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Ready to shape the future of mental health care in a work environment dedicated to quality care and interdisciplinary teamwork? Virginia Beach Human Services is seeking to hire an Adult Psychiatrist with treatment experience across a broad range of clinical populations experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Co-occurring disorders, and/or Crisis for our Adult Outpatient Services program.

Key Benefits and Incentives:

• *$20,000 Hiring Bonus: A generous bonus awarded in installments as you achieve key performance milestones.
• Psychiatry Stipend: Additional financial support recognizing your specialized expertise.
• Education Allowance: Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
• Competitive Paid Leave Package: Supporting your work-life balance and personal well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to clients in an outpatient setting, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals experiencing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participating in clinical staffing and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Supervise and consult with medical staff, providing guidance on complex cases and ensuring that all clinical actions are in alignment with best practices.
• Prepare and ensure the accurate and timely submission of clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and medication orders, in compliance with Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.
• Authorize Clinic Option Services as required by Medicaid, and oversee the submission of billing information and clinical documentation to ensure that all services are appropriately documented and billed.
• Conduct necessary medical and psychiatric assessments, including lab tests and other diagnostics, to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Provide consultation and training to nursing, clinical, and administrative staff on mental health treatment protocols, medication management, and other relevant areas.
• Manage a patient caseload, providing comprehensive care that includes both direct treatment and the necessary documentation to support ongoing supervision and review of patient care outcomes.
• Travel to various department locations within the City as required to perform duties and provide services.

Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation Package:

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave
• Leave Donation Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join Us?

Virginia Beach Human Services is committed to your professional development and career advancement. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and where you can grow alongside a team of dedicated professionals. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that is transforming mental health services in our community.

**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $5,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $6,500 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $8,500 will be awarded upon completing the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”