Position Details

Physician (Relief)

This is a relief position working 20 or fewer hours per week.

The relief physician provides coverage within the crisis continuum of care for the agency. This includes clients within the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC); 23-hour Crisis Receiving Center; and the Residential Unit at the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Additionally, the relief physician will accept assigned shifts for on-call coverage and in person coverage for rounds on individuals in the programs, complete admission evaluations, and respond to clinical needs as requested.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Provides admission and ongoing treatment orders.
  • Performs psychiatric evaluations and provides medication management to BRBH Access to Care Services clients. Includes obtaining health/mental health history; determining plan of care; ordering and interpreting necessary lab work and/or specialized diagnostic procedures; prescribing medications and calculating drug dosage; monitoring treatment; referring clients to appropriate internal and external care providers; educating and providing guidance to clients; maintains and updates medical records per agency, licensure, and/or Medicaid requirements; participates as a team member with Access to Care nursing and non-medical staff to assure treatment consistency and excellent team communication.
  • Acts as the physician-to-physician liaison with hospitals and other agencies and/or programs as needed regarding client psychiatric care issues.
  • Acts as a clinical resource for BRBH staff and participates in team meetings as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Completion of an accredited medical college curriculum that fulfills academic standards for licensure as a physician.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a Physician in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Active, unrestricted license required.
  • Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

  • Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
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  • Stable Employer: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

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