Psychiatrist Fort Logan Campus

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community/Population and Public Mental Health Job Title: Psychiatrist Fort Logan Campus Position #00847100 – Requisition #39689 Job Summary The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is a 94-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility operated by the Colorado Department of Human Services located in Denver, CO that provides excellent psychiatric care to a vulnerable patient population. As one of the State's two Mental Health Hospitals, CMHHIFL serves a diverse patient population and embraces a recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed approach to care. You will join us during an exciting time of growth as we increase bed capacity and diversify the patient population served to include both civil and forensic patients. This position is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus. Work Location Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and in person at the Fort Logan campus in Denver, CO. Key Responsibilities Provide professional psychiatric services to patients in compliance with CMHIFL and mental health guidelines, including psychiatric assessment, prescription and management of psychiatric medication, clinical management of patients with mental illness, consultation with other staff regarding the mental health needs of patients, provision of training to ancillary staff regarding psychiatric needs and issues, and assisting in the care of patients presenting with psychiatric crises or emergencies. Work with integrated care teams that include mental and physical health professionals, to provide a seamless continuum of care. Collaborate with team members and evaluate their diagnosis and treatment protocols upon request to ensure the best in patient care. Provide consultation to integrated care team members to help diagnose, assess and treat complex behavioral health conditions in an inpatient facility. Provide input in the creation of individual patient treatment plans that incorporate multiple treatment methodologies and adjust as needed for enhanced patient response. Diagnose mental health conditions based on patient health history, discussions with the patient and information provided from relatives and other health professionals. Assess patients and prescribe pharmaceutical interventions, as appropriate, on an ongoing basis for treatment of behavioral, emotional, or mental disorders. Recommend diagnostic and laboratory tests on patients to learn additional information about their physical and/or mental health, as well as their improvement over time. Discuss treatment protocols and diagnoses with patient caregivers and advise as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications MD/DO, Colorado Physician License or eligible for a Colorado Physician License. Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry. Experience in telepsychiatry. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with forensic populations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students. Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems. Benefits Medical: Multiple plan options. Dental: Multiple plan options. Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision. Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay. Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year. Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours). Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual). Holiday Days: 10 per year. Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses. ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. Background Check Statement The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. 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