Medical Director / Psychiatrist - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

1 day ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Medical Director / Psychiatrist - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Newport News Community Services Board (H

NNCSB) invites qualified psychiatrists to apply for the Medical Director position at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, a 16

bed adult in

patient crisis unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals living with serious mental illness and co

Requirements

excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and complex clinical documentation while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

To qualify for this position, applicants must have the following: Doctor of Medicine (M.

Join a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and community impact.

Benefits & Compensation

About the Role As Medical Director, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care.

Key responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, and developing individualized treatment recommendations.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on hospital admissions and discharge planning, and participate in case consultations.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Medical Director / Psychiatrist - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationPsychotropic Medication ManagementSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ConsultationMedical ManagementPatient SafetyDischarge Planning

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Psychotropic Medication Management, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage hospital admissions, discharge planning, and case consultations.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 11 Paid Holidays, Professional Expenses Allowance, Annual Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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