Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections

Patient Care

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.

Clinical Assessment

Affords assessments and mitigates the risk of suicide or violence among at risk patients due to psychiatric illness.

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.

Training and Education

Teaches and supervises trainees and advanced practice providers in clinical practices.

Documentation

Documents services in the health record.

Reporting

Writes professional reports.

Academic Research

Participates and/or supports academic efforts in research and in professional writing.

Conducts scholarly work that benefits Denver Health patients and employees.

Education

• Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs.

Required Work Experience

4-6 years directly related and progressively responsible experience preferred.

Licenses

• 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Shift Days (United States of America)

Regular (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$267,800.00 - $314,200.00 / yr

Benefits

• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.