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Central State Hospital is a 277-bed, Joint Commission accredited, state psychiatric facility in Petersburg, VA founded in 1870. CSH offers a challenging and rewarding environment, and a rare opportunity to make an immediate and significant impact on the lives of individuals who are disenfranchised and underserved.The facility houses civil and forensic patients, and includes Virginia's only Maximum Security program. For those who are interested in forensic work, this program allows extensive learning opportunities on a wide variety of psycholegal issues. For clinicians, working at Central State Hospital affords a practice unfettered by the hassles of managed care, and the support of an administration that values self-care and work/life balance. We are currently in the pre-planning phase for the building of a new facility. Petersburg, VA is part of the greater Richmond metropolitan area. Richmond is the state capital and is a vibrant, affordable city often mentioned in national news media for its progressive arts community and creative, world-class culinary scene. Richmond is a 2-hour drive from Washington DC, 1.5 hours from Shenandoah National Park, and 2 hours to the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. For those who prefer rural living, to the immediate west of the hospital is beautiful countryside for miles on end. Petersburg and Richmond are both rich with historic sites, and Petersburg boasts historic neighborhoods recently undergoing a renaissance