Description
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board is now hiring for a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist:
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance recently awarded Horizon Behavioral Health $550,000 over three years to support operations at the future Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in Lynchburg, Virginia, and expand collaboration with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD). The funds will embed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained LPD officers within the center, alongside Horizon Clinicians and Peer Recovery Specialists, to provide a coordinated response to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
The CRCS Psychiatric/Medical Services manager will oversee other providers and nursing staff, along with direct patient care.
The Crisis Care Center will be equipped to accommodate walk-in mental health evaluations, 23-hour observation, residential crisis stabilization, and detox services. This continuum of care will support timely placement in treatment services, keeping clients closer to their support networks, and offering more options for immediate treatment.
Requirements
- Virginia Board-Certified General Psychiatrist
- 2 years of experience providing services to clients in crisis, and 2 years of previous supervisory experience.
- Prefer experience with dual diagnosis evaluation and treatment, including required physical exams for designated patients.
