Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections

We are recruiting for a motivated Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections to join our team!

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Department

Denver Sheriff Urban Institute

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Psychiatrist for Correctional Care, under general supervision, diagnoses and treats adult patients with complex co-occurring medical, behavioral health and substance mis-use 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. Holds a faculty position at the University of Colorado.

Essential Functions:

• 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. (60%)
• Clinical Assessment Assesses 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. (10%)
• Evaluations Conducts competency evaluations, forensic evaluations, and evaluations for involuntary medications. (10%)
• Training and Education Teaches and supervises trainees and advanced practice providers in clinical practices. (5%)
• Documentation Document services in the health record. (5%)
• Reporting Write professional reports. (5%)
• Academic Research Participate and/or support academic efforts in research and in professional writing. Conducts scholarly work that benefits Denver Health patients and employees. (5%)

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.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner under stressful and emotionally charged circumstances.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with EHR or Epic documentation

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$242,900.00 - $285,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a 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.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.