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Psychiatrist

Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesPosted Oct 27, 2026

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.

S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Psychiatrist. Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns.

The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Qualifications

The clinic psychiatrist provides psychiatric treatment for clients in collaboration with the clinic clinical treatment team. The psychiatrist identifies client treatment needs, provides medication assessments and adjustments, and utilization review as needed. The Psychiatrist is responsible for assessments, treatment planning, psychopharmacological treatment and collaboration with providers to ensure that quality medical/psychiatric care is provided to all patients.

Essential Functions

Performs diagnostic evaluations on clients Demonstrates competency in providing services to assigned patients. Participates in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring. Provides consultation and resolution to emergency situations Gathers necessary information from patients, so that an effective and appropriate care plan will be implemented.

Monitors medication management including prescribing. Document patient information in medical record in a timely manner. Participates in employee staff development by providing relevant in-services. Requires minimal supervision regarding use of time and ability to prioritize work assignments Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations or with unpredictable or violent clients Ability to make accurate assessments and provide appropriate treatment Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the agency, community and referral sources.

Works closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner to ensure proper medication management Complies fully with the Utilization Review guidelines as mandated by DPH Submits complete, accurate and timely billing information Sets up schedule with the Clinic to visit on a consistent and timely basis Consults and advises the clinical staff and Clinical Manager in regards to medication management M.

D. or O.D. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist; professional experience of three years. Current CPR Certification One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.

C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Psychiatrist. Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns.

The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Position Summary

The clinic psychiatrist provides psychiatric treatment for clients in collaboration with the clinic clinical treatment team. The psychiatrist identifies client treatment needs, provides medication assessments and adjustments, and utilization review as needed. The Psychiatrist is responsible for assessments, treatment planning, psychopharmacological treatment and collaboration with providers to ensure that quality medical/psychiatric care is provided to all patients.

Essential Functions

Performs diagnostic evaluations on clients Demonstrates competency in providing services to assigned patients. Participates in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring. Provides consultation and resolution to emergency situations Gathers necessary information from patients, so that an effective and appropriate care plan will be implemented.

Monitors medication management including prescribing. Document patient information in medical record in a timely manner. Participates in employee staff development by providing relevant in-services. Requires minimal supervision regarding use of time and ability to prioritize work assignments Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations or with unpredictable or violent clients Ability to make accurate assessments and provide appropriate treatment Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the agency, community and referral sources.

Works closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner to ensure proper medication management Complies fully with the Utilization Review guidelines as mandated by DPH Submits complete, accurate and timely billing information Sets up schedule with the Clinic to visit on a consistent and timely basis Consults and advises the clinical staff and Clinical Manager in regards to medication management M.

D. or O.D. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist; professional experience of three years. Current CPR Certification

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