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General Psychiatry Physician-March 2024
Denver
Mar 29, 2026
About General Psychiatry Physician

  We are recruiting for a General Psychiatry Physician to join our team!

  We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey taking you?

  Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger thanourselves, something that connects us all:

  Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

  DepartmentAdult Psychiatrists

  Adult Inpatient Psychiatric serves acute and chronically mentally ill patientsby providing high quality psychiatric clinical and therapeutic care. The unitspecializes in administering care to adult patients who display challengingbehaviors and/or who may have comorbid medical diagnoses that cannot beaccommodated by other mental health facilities in Colorado. The adult unitcomprises 57 beds over a span of 3 units. The multiple units allow for thedevelopment of a diverse set of nursing and therapeutic skills includingde-escalation techniques, therapeutic awareness and communication. Staffingratios include a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 and behavioral health techration of 1:7. These ratios create safe, dignified, individualizedpatient care. Denver Health is supportive in the professional development andengagement of its employees and offers many opportunities for growth,mentorship, and enrichment.

  Job Summary

  Provides general psychiatric care throughout Behavioral Health Services,which includes inpatient, outpatient, medical, and emergency settings.Diagnoses and treats children and adults including with patients withcomplex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders;homelessness, poverty; and treatment-resistance., complex, andco-morbid psychiatric, medical, and addiction disorders.

  Essential Functions:

  Provide evidence-based, cost-effective clinical services includingassessment, behavioral interventions, consultation, emergencymedications, M-1 holds and other involuntary treatments such asseclusion/restraints, somatic treatments, triage and other clinicalservices as needed. (40%)Obtains relevant medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses,implements and directs effective psychiatric treatments including duringhigh-risk and/or life-threatening conditions including during pregnancy andperi-partum periods, malignant catatonia, neuroleptic malignantsyndrome, and serotonin syndrome. (20%)May provide clinical supervision for trainees and advanced practice providersas assigned. (10%)Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level ofthe patient. (5%)Generate accurate and appropriate documentation of services in the medicalrecord and write reports in a timely fashion. (15%)Participate and/or support academic efforts in research and in professionalwriting. (10%)Education:

  Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school. RequiredWork Experience:

  Licenses:

  MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required andBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles,procedures and techniques.Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents and behavioral interventions usedin patient treatment.Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities whileproviding quality medical care.Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express orexchange 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/racial backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.Performs in a tactful and professional manner under stressful and emotionallycharged circumstances.A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Proficiency in MS Office Suite required.Epic expe ience preferred.

  ShiftDays (United States of America)

  Work TypeRegular

  Salary$208,900.00 - $243,800.00 / yr

  Benefits

  Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediateretirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical...For full info follow application link.

  "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employmentopportunities to all applicantsand employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does notdiscriminate against any employee or

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