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Job description
Geriatric Psychiatrist M89595
Job no: SOM_M89595
Work type: Clinical Faculty, MCVP
Location: MCV Main Campus
Categories: Faculty
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine
Department: Psychiatry
Department Summary:
Deliver high quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients focusing on the care of seniors; 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide clinical geropsychiatry services to patients referred to VCU Health System. Assist in the development of a program focused on older adults with psychiatric disorders. Provide teaching, supervision and mentorship to residents/fellows/medical students. Participate in scholarly projects with trainees. Participate on committees, task forces and/or executive boards in service to the Department, Health System, University and/or community.
Clinical - Provide geropsychiatric and other 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-Williamsburg, 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 (for instance administrative duties, etc.) - Documentation requirements and in-service completion as required for compliance with regulations and practice standards.
Qualifications:
Required
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 all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Board Certification in Geropsychiatry
Experience in teaching residents and medical students
Overall experience of 3-5 years as a practicing psychiatrist preferred
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brianna Porch
Contact Email:
Advertised: 18 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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