Psychiatrist

Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Psychiatrist. This is a full time position with no on call, nights, or weekends.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will have the opportunity to practice in our Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Crisis Stabilization Unit or Crisis Receiving Center working with adult patients overseeing the treatment processes and quality of care within an interdisciplinary team.

Hiring Range:

The anticipated base salary for this position is $295,000 min to $345,000. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. Additional compensation is available for Fellowships, Resident supervision, and Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Agreements. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

  • Education: Completion of an accredited medical college curriculum that fulfills academic and residency requirements for licensure as a physician.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
    • Clinical proficiency and the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with those with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance disorders, and related disabilities.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills; basic computer/software skills including the aptitude to learn to use voice recognition software.
    • Professional and personal maturity and the ability to function collegially and collaboratively.
    • Knowledge of cultural competency and impact of client's culture on their treatment.
  • Certifications/Licenses: Licensed as a Physician in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Active, unrestricted license required.
  • Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations and in group settings. Must also be able to communicate effectively in writing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand and walk. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 10 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer and client medical records). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why work at BRBH?

  • Sign-on Bonus: New Hires and rehires are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus; the bonus is paid out $5,000 on the first paycheck and $5,000 on the second paycheck.
  • Relocation is available!
  • Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
  • Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
  • We offer great benefits, including Eligibility for VA Student Loan Repayment Program and VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: https://www.brbh.org/careers/
  • Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 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.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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