Psychiatric Emergency Department Medical Director for Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center - Riverside Medical Group - Hampton, Virginia

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.  Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.  Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority.  Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.  If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Riverside Medical Group is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Emergency Department Medical Director to lead clinical operations at the state’s only dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Department, located within Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center.

Psychiatric Emergency Department Medical Director

Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center – Hampton, Virginia

This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape emergency behavioral health care delivery across southeastern Virginia while working within a collaborative, patient-centered system.

About the Role

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, quality oversight, and operational direction for the Psychiatric Emergency Department, while also maintaining clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for psychiatric emergency services
• Oversee quality, safety, and clinical performance
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine and hospital leadership
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring
• Participate in direct patient care

About the Program

• Located within a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Department
• Part of Riverside’s integrated behavioral health system
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care teams
• Access to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services

Why Riverside

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care
• Strong provider leadership culture
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Opportunity to influence behavioral health strategy regionally

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (required)
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, or Family Medicine, (strongly preferred)
• Experience in emergency psychiatry or acute behavioral health (preferred)
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Active Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA certification

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for behavioral health leadership
• Experience in high-acuity psychiatric settings
• Strong collaborator and communicator
• Committed to patient-centered care

🧩 Who We Are: Our Provider Compact

Our Mission:  To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.

Our Guiding Principles:  Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact:

• We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality
• We listen with empathy and communicate constructively
• We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect
• We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners

🌊 Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful community impact. Riverside Health System is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

🌐 Learn More

Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career:
🔗 Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#

🌊 Live Where Others Vacation:

Enjoy life in coastal Virginia, where charming communities, rich history, and scenic beauty meet. Whether it’s waterfront living, cultural attractions, or top-rated schools—you’ll find your perfect balance here.

Community Overview: https://riversidehealthsystem.box.com/s/ag9d6g1j52czvde9vd7zv8aw1ywkp9a3

What Brings people to Virginia

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Benefit Overview:

🎁 Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

Riverside Health System is known for exceptional care—not just for our patients, but for our team members too. We’re committed to supporting your well-being with innovative, holistic benefits designed to keep you engaged, fulfilled, and thriving.

🌟 Well-being & Support Programs

• Safe Haven – A confidential resource for emotional support and guidance
• VITAL WorkLife – A comprehensive support system to help address burnout, career fatigue, and mental health challenges
  • Behavioral health and counseling
  • Clinician Peer Coaching Program
  • Legal and financial consultations
  • VITAL WorkLife mobile app
  • Worklife Concierge services
  • 24/7 phone support
  • Peer coaching resources

Riverside providers become the leaders of tomorrow. An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve. You’ll be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and helpful employees