Psychiatrist - Medical Director

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Psychiatrist - Medical Director Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH ADMINISTRATION Requisition Number 2025397 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$260,000+ depending on qualifications.

Job Description

Candidates who prefer to submit their resume and/or CV via email may do so by sending it to selection@cityofchesapeake.net.

Psychiatrist - Medical Director

Chesapeake, VA | Full-Time | $260,000+ per year (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM (occasional after-hours support may be required)

About Us

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services for individuals and families living with intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. Our mission is to support recovery, resilience, and community well-being through high-quality psychiatric and behavioral healthcare.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Psychiatrist / Medical Director to lead our outpatient behavioral healthcare team. In this key leadership role, you'll oversee clinical and administrative operations while providing direct psychiatric care to clients. This Psychiatrist position blends psychiatric leadership with hands-on clinical work-including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and medication management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all medical and psychiatric treatment programs including Psychiatric Services Clinic, Telepsychiatry, ACT, OBOT, and 24-hour residential programs.
• Supervise and mentor medical staff, including nurses, physicians, and consultants.
• Collaborate with CIBH leadership to manage psychiatric services, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and review program goals, procedures, and policies to ensure top-tier psychiatric care.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to clinical best practices across programs.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and monitor medications, and manage treatment plans.
• Support innovation, training, and data-driven improvements in psychiatry and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a 4-year accredited residency program in Psychiatry.
• Minimum of several years' experience in psychiatric care, preferably in community-based behavioral health settings.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current Virginia medical license and DEA registration.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (preferred).
• Waiver to prescribe Suboxone (within 12 months of hire).
• Valid driver's license meeting City of Chesapeake standards.

Why Join CIBH

• Competitive salary: $260,000+ based on qualifications.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in psychiatry and healthcare leadership. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

How to Apply

Submit your resume or CV to selection@cityofchesapeake.net.

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Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited medical school and satisfactory completion of a 4-year accredited residency program in psychiatry.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of current valid Virginia Board of Health Professions license and DEA Registration.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred.
• Waiver to prescribe Suboxone must be obtained with 12 months of hire.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse care is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral communications skill as the work involves the careful and precise use of language as the incumbent interfaces with a wide variety of staff and customers of the agency.
• Excellent written communication skills, as the duties involve the continuous preparation of clinical records, insurance, and other reimbursement forms, evaluation, and related reports for local, state, and federal health and human service, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and correspondence to clients, client's families, and/or other institutions.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of electronic medical records to assist in developing efficient and effective documentation of psychiatric/medical services.
• Extensive, updated knowledge and skills in the area of psychiatric care/treatment, management of medication, appropriate medical and psychiatric follow-up, good communication, and good staff relational skills.
• The ability to supervise based on reasonable judgment and prudent care.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/11/2026 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates who prefer to submit their resume and/or CV via email may do so by sending it to the Selection inbox at selection@cityofchesapeake.net.

Medical Marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

basic office equipment, fax, telephone, copier, city vehicles

Protective Equipment Required

Universal precautions- gloves, mask

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration S = Seasonally Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Other psychiatrists/NPs may assist with clinical tasks.

Exec Director may assist with Administrative concerns

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Portfolio