Inpatient Psychiatrist - Northern Colorado | $350,000-$400,000

Job Description

A growing inpatient behavioral health program in Northern Colorado is seeking a full-time Adult Psychiatrist to join its clinical team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who values meaningful patient care, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape an expanding behavioral health program. The incoming physician will manage a reasonable inpatient census currently averaging approximately 12 patients , collaborate closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and provide clinical supervision to advanced practice providers.

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The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule , highly competitive compensation, and the ability to take on an influential clinical role as the program continues to grow.

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Position Highlights:

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• Competitive annual compensation of $350,000–$400,000 , based on experience
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• Manageable inpatient census averaging approximately 12 patients
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• Monday–Friday schedule
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• Adult inpatient behavioral health setting
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• Clinical leadership and APP supervision responsibilities
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• Opportunity to help grow and influence an expanding program
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• Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment
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• Located in the Northern Colorado region near Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley
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Responsibilities\n

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• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adult inpatient behavioral health patients
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• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
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• Provide ongoing psychiatric care, medication management, and clinical follow-up
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• Manage an inpatient census currently averaging approximately 12 patients
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• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate
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• Supervise and collaborate with psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers
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• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical case discussions
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• Coordinate care with nursing, therapy, social work, case management, and other clinical departments
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• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
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• Support patient stabilization, discharge planning, and continuity of care
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• Provide clinical leadership as the inpatient program continues to expand
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• Participate in weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month
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QualificationsRequired\n

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• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
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• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
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• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
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• Active Colorado medical license or eligibility to obtain one
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• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one
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• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication-management skills
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• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
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• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
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• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare
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• Ability to work onsite in Northern Colorado
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Preferred\n

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• Previous adult inpatient psychiatry experience
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• Experience supervising nurse practitioners or physician assistants
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• Experience working in an expanding behavioral health program
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• Strong background in psychiatric documentation and treatment planning
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• Demonstrated clinical leadership and team collaboration skills
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Working Hours\n

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• Full-time, onsite position
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• Monday through Friday
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• Standard daytime schedule
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• Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month
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• No remote or telepsychiatry arrangement
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• Candidates should currently reside within commuting distance or be prepared to relocate independently
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Skills\n

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• Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
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• Psychiatric Evaluations
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• Crisis Stabilization
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• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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• Psychopharmacology
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• Medication Management
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• Advanced Practice Provider Supervision
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• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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• Behavioral Health Documentation
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• Risk Assessment
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• Discharge Planning
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• Patient-Centered Care
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• Clinical Leadership
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• Program Development
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• Quality and Compliance Standards
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Compensation\n

$350,000–$400,000 annually , based on experience, qualifications, and final schedule structure.

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Qualified psychiatrists interested in joining a growing inpatient program and making a direct clinical impact are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding the facility and interview process will be shared with qualified candidates.