Psychiatrist - Adult Services - Full-Time

Psychiatrist - Emerson & Wellshire - 36 hrs/week

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Psychiatrist - Emerson & Wellshire - 36 hrs/week

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WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

LIFE CHANGING.

You are called to make a difference in the mental health community. We are an industry leading community based mental health and total wellbeing provider located in the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado.

WellPower isn't just a Denver Post Top Workplace; it's an opportunity to make the impact you set out to make when you decided to pursue a career in mental health.

WellPower powers the pursuit of wellbeing through comprehensive services provided to Children, Families, Teens and Transitioning Adults, and Adults of all ages with all levels of need. Joining WellPower as a Medical Provider you will have the opportunity to create programs, lead teams, and participate in innovative treatment opportunities that can change lives. Multiple flexible opportunities available.

• We deliver team-based care with multi-specialty collaboration.
• We demonstrate our commitment to our local populations by hiring physicians that reflect our community.
• We utilize a person-centered approach with culturally responsive care to those within our community.

You have been called to do the important work, and to support you in doing the work, we offer amazing benefits, such as:

• Flexible Schedules
• Wellbeing Time
• Industry Leading PTO accruals
• 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits with Almost Immediate Eligibility (we haven't raised our employee premium contribution amounts for over six years!)
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Retirement Savings Opportunities with Organization Contributions and Match
• Relocation Assistance (as needed/ approved)
• Individualized Personal Growth in a Supportive Environment that Encourages Every Employee to Bring Their Whole Selves to Work

SALARY RANGE: $107.93 - $126.97/hour

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide medical/clinical services to individuals on team(s) assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, including but not limited to:

• Provide direct psychiatric outpatient services to individuals in-person, or via telehealth, or within community-based Skilled Nursing Facilities, through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals, including prescribing medications, and specialty medications such as Esketamine.
• Provide professional consultation to staff, participate in staff meetings, and serve on clinical committees.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, including mental health hold evaluations.
• Be familiar with and comply with 27-10 rules and regulations as they pertain to the treatment of individuals under involuntary care orders, including writing involuntary care letters and testifying in court in support of involuntary care.
• Complete necessary medical records and reports.
• Provide back-up psychiatric coverage throughout the organization during operating hours.
• Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric individuals. Primary and/or non-psychiatric medical care will be referred to appropriate sources.
• Supervise and review treatment plans of assigned individuals. Supervise and consult on medical data and results.
• Annual review and approval of competencies of delegated skills to medical assistants supporting your area.
• Participate in quality assurance, educational, and professional committees assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Participate in program development within your area with your provider team as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties and complete assigned training.
• Develop and/or participate in grant funded programs as approved.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach when engaging others and maintain a trauma informed environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Board eligible desirable.
• 3 years of psychiatric residency from an approved Adult Program. 5 years of psychiatric residency from an approved Child and Adolescent Program.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.
• Medical expertise.
• Expertise in the use of psychotropic medications and medications for Opioid Use Disorder.
• Knowledge and competency in all facets of mental health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to participate in service delivery with an interdisciplinary team to a wide array of priority populations.
• Ability to communicate with staff and other agencies in a professional manner.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate treatment plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action items
• Have cultural competences in support of effective care delivery to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to influence and effect valuable changes in support of positive outcomes.
• High degree of critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Ability to build trust and camaraderie between team members.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques when resolving conflicts and disagreements.
• Knowledge of benefit verification, service authorization procedures, mental health and medical terminology and insurance billing codes.
• Excellent computer skills specific to navigating and documentation in an electronic health record
• Strong verbal and customer service skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opportunity to provide weekly supervision to assigned psychiatric residents. Supervise treatment plans of assigned clinicians. Provide medical/clinical supervision to assigned team(s). Supervise and ensure quality of delegated nursing services on assigned team(s).

WORKING CONDITIONS: May require incidental evening or weekend hours.

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

Why Work at WellPower?

Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact : Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• Wellness-Focused Culture : Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace : Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay : Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• Licensure Support : Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities : Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!
  
  

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