Ambulatory Psychiatrist M60476, Department of Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of Unit:

Deliver high quality, evidence-based psychiatriccare to patients; prepare trainees for safe and competent independent practice,engage in scholarship (including with trainees) and provide service to the Department,Health System and/or community.

Chief Purpose of this position: 

The department seeks a clinical psychiatrist to provide services to patients referred toVCU Health System. The candidate will provide teaching, supervision and mentorship toresidents/fellows/medical students, participate in scholarly projects withtrainees and on committees, task forces and/or executive boards inservice to the Department, Health System, University and/or community.

Position Responsibilities: 

Clinical - Provide psychiatric clinical services to patients within the Department of Psychiatry’s ambulatory clinic (primary responsibility) and inpatient unit (providing coverage). This position may also rotate at VCU Health’s ambulatory sites in the community, such as VCU-NOW, and provide tele-psychiatry services.

Teaching - Provide training (teaching, supervision, scholarship and mentorship) to residents/medical students/fellows.

Service – Attend weekly Department Grand Rounds, participate in CME and professional development, and engage in “good citizenship” and other service activities assigned by division and department.

Other - Documentation requirements and in-service completion as required for compliance with regulations and practice standards.

Required Qualifications: 

• Virginia Licensed or eligible, BC/BE Psychiatrist with interest in working primarily in an outpatient psychiatry setting and with trainees
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in teaching residents and medical students
• Overall experience of 3-5 years as a practicing psychiatrist preferred, but not required

Application Process:
To apply, please include a letter of interest and CV. 

Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:School of Medicine/Psychiatry

Salary: commensurate with experience

ORP Eligibility: No

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tammy Beltz
Contact Email: tammy.beltz@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-827-0058