Medical Director, Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit and Substance Use Disorder Medical Management Service

Denver Health•Denver, CO

10d•$262,900 - $308,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Director, Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit and Substance Use Disorder Medical Management Service 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 Adult Psychiatrists With over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care for patients in community, emergency, inpatient, justice, medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed to meeting community needs and promoting health equity, Denver Health offers psychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at Denver Health have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As such, Denver Health is an excellent place to work for physicians with an interest in clinical education. Job Summary The Medical Director of Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry and Substance Use Disorder Medical Management services leads and provides clinical care to service line(s) in the department of Behavioral Health Services (BHS). This role supervises other physicians and clinicians both clinically and administratively. Duties include managing call schedules, approving timecards, providing feedback on job performance, and overseeing clinical and operational metrics related to quality, safety, productivity, finances, and other relevant metrics and targets. Additionally, this role will manage and coach staff to meet targets within these metrics and to provide departmental leaders with regular updates on the progress toward meeting targets in these metrics. Recruits new clinicians and works collaboratively with nursing and operational leaders to provide excellent clinical care and a safe work environment. Provides expert assessment and clinical psychiatric care including diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders; homelessness, poverty, and treatment-resistance. Provides teaching and scholarly work in their area of expertise. The position offers a 20k leadership stipend on top of base salary.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in psychiatry from an accredited medical school.
Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
3 years post-fellowship experience
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents, including buprenorphine, used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine

Responsibilities

Provide expert care, scholarly work and training while leading other providers, clinical staff and administrative personnel as needed.
Diagnose and treat adolescents with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders who require inpatient level of psychiatric care and/or ASAM 3.7/3.7 Withdrawal Management level of substance use treatment
Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine; 2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access; 4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service; 5) assisting with patients who have barriers to disposition; 6) work with community partners (e.g. Signal, CDHS) to improve outcomes and access to community resources; and 7) participate in or support education and research.
Collaborate on Care Delivery by 1) leading multidisciplinary teams of case managers, discharge planners, nursing, occupational therapy, psychotherapists, physicians, and other professionals to provide clinical care and meeting with non-direct report disciplines’ leadership; 2) including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; 3) treating all members with respect; 4) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 5) behaving in a manner consistent with Denver Health values and goals.
Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
Take Ownership by 1) providing leadership to focus on and improve clinically relevant outcome measures and service quality; 2) work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal, regulatory (both CRS 27-65 and 27-81), and educational requirements; 3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice; and 4) design, implement, supervise, and refine unit workflows and assist with refinement of patient flow across behavioral health service lines; 5) Change by embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service and organizational efficiency.
Provide training by teaching residents, medical students, and advanced trainees from psychiatric and other health disciplines (including nationally accredited training programs) while supporting these GME training programs so they can continue to have their learners train on site.

Benefits

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.
Comprehensive 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