Addiction Psychiatrist

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Addiction Psychiatrist to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department OBHS Substance Pro-Fee Job Summary This physician has completed residency training in psychiatry and fellowship training in addiction psychiatry and provides addiction and general psychiatric care throughout Behavioral Health Services. This care may include correctional, inpatient, outpatient, medical, and emergency settings. This physician diagnoses and treats adolescents and adults with complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders and health-related social needs such as homelessness and poverty. Addiction psychiatrists educate trainees and support continuous quality improvement and Learning Health System work. Essential Functions : - Obtains relevant medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses, implements and directs effective psychiatric treatments. (90%) - Educates learners from various disciplines. (5%) - Supports continuous quality improvement and Denver Health as a Learning Health System (5%) Education : - Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medial school. Required and - Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Successful completion of a psychiatric residency Required and - Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Successful completion of a fellowship in addiction psychiatry Required and - Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Board-certification in general and addiction psychiatry Required Work Experience : Licenses : - MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and - BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : - 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. 2. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. 3. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. 4. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. 5. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. 6. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. 7. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. 8. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 9. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $267,800.00 - $314,200.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: - Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays - 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks - Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% - Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. - Comprehen ive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center - Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) - Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Tuition reimbursement & assistance - Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways - 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 About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class." Apply at: