Medical Director, Health & Counseling Center

About the role

The University of Denver seeks a student-centered physician leader to serve as the Medical Director of the Health & Counseling Center within the Division of Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness, this leader will provide strategic and clinical direction for medical services in the Health & Counseling Center (HCC) while also maintaining a substantial direct care presence in service to DU students.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct outpatient medical care to University of Denver students through scheduled visits, same-day access, follow-up appointments, and other clinical services consistent with the scope of HCC medical practice.
• Delivers student-centered, evidence-based, developmentally and trauma-informed care to a diverse student population, with attention to access, continuity, prevention, and health education.
• Participates in clinical coverage, consultation, documentation, care coordination, and referral management to support safe, timely, and effective student care.
• Collaborates closely with counseling, psychiatry, health promotion, and Student Affairs partners to support students whose needs intersect across physical health, mental health, and campus functioning.
• Serves as the supervising/collaborating physician of record for advanced practice providers within the HCC.
• Provides strategic and clinical leadership for medical services within the Health & Counseling Center, including primary care and related outpatient services.
• Ensures high-quality, student-centered, accessible, and clinically appropriate medical care for DU students.
• Oversees clinical standards, scope of practice, documentation expectations, protocols, and quality improvement processes for medical services in service of ongoing AAAHC certification.
• Promotes integrated care, public health, and campus partnership by serving as a key physician partner in DU’s integrated Health & Counseling Center model.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness on matters related to student health services, clinical strategy, campus health trends, and future service development.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Colorado, or eligibility for Colorado licensure by the start of employment, full prescriptive authority, NPI number.
• Board certification in family medicine, internal medicine, or another specialty relevant to college health.
• DEA registration and other credentials required for clinical practice and prescribing, as applicable.
• Required 7 years’ experience in a primary care setting after residency with at least 3 years leading clinical and/or administrative operations such as quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and supervising staff.
• Current BLS/ACLS.
• Eligible to obtain adequate professional liability insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in ambulatory care, student health, adult and adolescent/young adult medicine, community health, or another setting relevant to college and university populations.
• Progressive leadership experience in student health, academic health, integrated care, outpatient medical practice, or complex healthcare delivery settings.
• Experience partnering with behavioral health professionals and working in multidisciplinary or integrated care environments.
• Experience with quality improvement, risk management, accreditation or regulatory compliance, and public health response.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission, culture, and decision-making environment of colleges and universities.
• Experience leading organizational change and strategic planning.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data-driven decision making.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans. The University also provides generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $225,000–$250,000 plus fringe benefits (including malpractice insurance, license fees, workers' compensation, and DEA renewal).

Schedule

This is a full-time role. The University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado, at the University of Denver campus.