Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections

About the role

The Behavioral Health Psychiatrist for Correctional Care, under general supervision, diagnoses and treats adult patients with complex co-occurring medical, behavioral health and substance misuse disorders as well as homelessness, poverty; and treatment-resistance. The Psychiatrist provides evidence-based cost-effective clinical services including assessment, behavioral interventions, consultation, emergency medications, M-1 holds and other involuntary treatments such as seclusion/restraints, somatic treatments, triage and other clinical services. The Psychiatrist directs care teams in identifying appropriate levels of care for complex patient presentations using experience and judgment to accomplish goals, routinely collaborating with operational colleagues to maintain quality, safety, and financial viability.

Responsibilities

• Directs care teams in identifying appropriate levels of care for complex patient presentations.
• Obtains medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses, implements and directs effective behavioral treatments during high-risk and/or life-threatening conditions including during pregnancy and peri-partum periods, malignant catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and serotonin syndrome.
• Consults with non-psychiatric medical providers in the care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Interprets the results of relevant laboratory and imagining studies and applies them to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric symptoms.
• Holds a faculty position at the University of Colorado.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs.
• 4-6 years directly related and progressively responsible experience preferred.
• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents and behavioral interventions used in patient treatment.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic/racial backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Able to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with EHR or Epic documentation.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Pay

$267,800.00 - $314,200.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Schedule

Regular (0.8 FTE)