We are recruiting for a motivated Inpatient Psychiatry Physician to join our team!
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Department
Adult Psychiatrists
With over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care across community, emergency, inpatient, justice, medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed to community needs and health equity, Denver Health offers psychiatrists meaningful and purposeful practice. All physicians have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, making Denver Health an excellent place for physicians interested in clinical education.
Job Summary
Provides general psychiatric care throughout Behavioral Health Services, including inpatient, outpatient, medical, and emergency settings. Diagnoses and treats children and adults, including those with complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders, homelessness, poverty, and treatment-resistant conditions.
Essential Functions
- Provide evidence-based, cost-effective clinical services including assessment, behavioral interventions, consultation, emergency medications, involuntary treatments such as seclusion/restraints, somatic treatments, triage, and other clinical services as needed. (40%)
- Obtain relevant medical histories, make diagnoses, and implement effective psychiatric treatments, including during high-risk or life-threatening conditions such as pregnancy, malignant catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and serotonin syndrome. (20%)
- May provide clinical supervision for trainees and advanced practice providers as assigned. (10%)
- Provide services appropriate to the patient's age and developmental level. (5%)
- Generate accurate documentation of services and write reports in a timely manner. (15%)
- Participate in or support academic research and professional writing. (10%)
Education
- Doctorate Degree from an accredited medical school. Required
Work Experience
Licenses
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
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 treatment.
- Ability to manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality care.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.
- Professional and tactful under stressful circumstances.
- Creative and autonomous in planning and accomplishing goals.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; Epic experience preferred.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$219,300.00 - $256,000.00 / yr
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including up to 27 paid days off, retirement plan contributions, medical plans, public transportation pass, on-site fitness, childcare discounts, tuition reimbursement, career development, clinical advancement, and loan forgiveness programs.
Our Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- Transparency
Note: All safety-sensitive positions require passing a pre-employment drug test. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to community diversity and inclusion.
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