Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult

About the role

Vail Health Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to join our inpatient facility. This position plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults requiring intensive treatment and support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients by interviewing, conducting physical exams, observing behaviors, reviewing medical history, and administering psychological tests.
• Develops and implements comprehensive clinical programming, treatment plans, and curriculum.
• Ensures all service delivery is evidence-based and complies with state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements.
• Treats patients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications, discusses progress with patients, and monitors medication effects.
• Prescribes medication to address chemical imbalances affecting patients' mental and behavioral health.
• Engages in active on-call rotations to provide timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues.
• Supports UM/UR, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed.
• Collaborates with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care.
• Consults with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions.
• Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects, including medication management and psychiatric evaluations.
• Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system, supporting other service lines as appropriate.
• Maintains excellence in clinical documentation and complies with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
• Serves as a community leader, providing outreach, education, and engagement across the community as needed.

Requirements

• Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, performing psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses/complaints.
• Knowledge of DSM V diagnoses.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues discreetly.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Valid state of Colorado Medical License as an MD or DO.
• Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances.
• Eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement.
• Board certification in psychiatry and board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Experience with telehealth and remote consultations.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits package.
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid).
• Housing programs and childcare reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement and supplemental insurance options.
• Annual continued medical education funding and days.
• Medical staff dues.
• Existing student loan repayment.
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement.
• Recreation discounts.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year. Yearly Pay $218,000 - $350,000 USD.

Schedule

Shift specifics TBD.