Lead Psychiatrist – Colorado Department of Corrections
About The Position
Psychiatric providers employed by the University of Colorado to provide care to the inmates in the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) shall be responsible for offering professional psychiatric services to the inmate population in compliance with CDOC Clinical Services and mental health guidelines, to include psychiatric assessment of offenders’ mental health needs, prescription and management of psychiatric medicine, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, consultation with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates, provision of training to ancillary staff regarding psychiatric needs and issues, and assisting in the care of inmates presenting with psychiatric crises or emergencies. The DOC has 17 locations throughout Colorado. This position is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus. This position is considered full-time (1.0 FTE). The Psychiatric Lead for CDOC Residential Treatment Program (RTP) is a physician leader who oversees care for the most psychiatrically ill patients incarcerated in the CDOC.
Requirements
- MD/DO
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- CO Physician License or eligible for a CO Physician License
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Forensic populations.
Responsibilities
- Completing intake and follow-up assessments of RTP clients.
- Participating in mental health team meetings at each RTP.
- Reviewing program referrals and discharges.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders relevant to the RTP.
- Ensuring adherence to regulatory expectations and overseeing other providers in the RTP setting.
- Acting with autonomy and creativity in advancing the quality of care within RTP including by analyzing trends in diagnostic presentations, developing treatment protocols, and considering the strategic application of limited resources.
- Supporting program evaluation, training programs, and research projects in the RTP setting.
- Serving as an advisor to the Chief of Psychiatry, Chief Medical Officer, and other senior clinical leadership.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
