Psychiatrist - Crisis Receiving Center
Company: Horizon Behavioral Health
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: Opening Soon – NEW
Crisis Receiving Center, Lynchburg VA, 24501 Horizon Behavioral
Health 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 crisis. The 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. All shown to improve
long-term recovery and health outcomes of individuals served.
Position Summary The CRCS Psychiatric/Medical Services manager will
provide oversight to other providers and nursing staff along with
direct patient care. Required Education and Experience Licensure as
a Board Certified General Psychiatrist with minimum education as
determined and required by the relevant licensing board. 2 years of
experience providing services to clients in crisis, and 2 years of
previous supervisory experience. Preference towards experience with
dual diagnosis evaluation and treatment, including required
physical exams for designated patients. Related Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Knowledge of community mental health and public
health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s
treatment and access to community resources; knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer and personal
services, to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality
standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction;
knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and
literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and
substance abuse; knowledge of psychiatric/medical
medications/treatments ; knowledge of database systems and
software, as well as, the best practices for effective utilization;
Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment
in a positive and professional manner; ability to drive and must
possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to
any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to
clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and
Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites;
ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral
intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills
and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as
needed. THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central
Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is
exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several
options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy
ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick
leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with
Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to
interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical
sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment,
and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and
the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you
are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon
qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. To
Apply – Please visit our online career center at
https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/ Horizon Behavioral Health is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HBH123
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