Share Email Opening Title Adult/Child Psychiatrist  Description The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking to hire Adult/and Child Psychiatrists. Primarily responsible for diagnosis, treatment, medication management and/or consultation of mental illness, emotional problems and dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness in children and adults, adults with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) s; and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties: Provides diagnostic assessment and treatment Establishes and modifies medical treatment plans; prescribes medication; monitors client’s response to treatment including medication side effects and adverse reactions Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and psychiatry; Knowledge of current theories of psychiatric practice including substance use disorders, crisis management and developmental disabilities Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects on physical and psychological disorders; Knowledge of community psychiatry; Ability to diagnose and treat mental illness in relation to substance use disorders and physical conditions; Ability to deal effectively with children and adults with emotional and behavioral disturbances; Ability to prepare and review diagnostic reports; Ability to conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions; Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work; Ability to work within an interdisciplinary treatment team to solve problems within scope of responsibility; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and family members, medical personnel, insurance providers, other employees and the general public.     Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice as a medical doctor. Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry and/or Child psychiatry dependent upon position accepted. Permanent positions (40 hours/week) with limited weekend, holiday and on call. Hourly positions available with flexible hours up to 29 hours/per week .       Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Open Date 7/15/2020   Close Date   About the Organization Join the Fearless! Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond. Our Mission: RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve. Our Vision: An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential. Our Values: Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time. RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin. Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.   Starting Salary Range Salary negotiable   EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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