Description

Title: Chief Medical Officer

State Role Title: Physician Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $415,000 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 9

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Incentives Available:
- Generous moving and relocation reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for employees new to state service with a one-year commitment
- Retention bonus of $10,000 on one-year work anniversary with an additional one-year commitment
- Competitive Pay of up to $415,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
- $3,000 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) stipend


Location: Western State Hospital
103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Who We Are
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

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. The CMO ensures that policies, procedures, and outcomes of healthcare activities comply with regulatory, legal, and medical standards.

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
• Provide oversight of 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
• Flexible and willing to support the medical providers during times of critical need.
• 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.
• Overseas 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.

Benefits Include:

• Relocation reimbursement
• Sign-on bonus
• Retention bonus
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement with cash match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
• Life insurance
• Malpractice coverage

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
- Veteran or Veteran Spouse