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

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　　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 SummaryWith over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at DenverHealth is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatriccare for patients in community, emergency, inpatient, justice,medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed tomeeting community needs and promoting health equity, Denver Health offerspsychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at DenverHealth have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School ofMedicine. As such, Denver Health is an excellent place to work forphysicians with an interest in clinical education.

　　This position provides crisis psychiatric evaluation and care withinPsychiatric Emergency Services (PES). The PES is Colorado's only 24/7team of board-certified psychiatrists and consists of 10 beds staffed by sixfull-time psychiatrists and a PA. The service also includes a mobile crisisteam and provides about 4,000 encounters annually. The service providescritical community needs and is poised for significant growth with upcomingchanges in the way behavioral health is regulated and funded in the state.This position typically involves working 3 to 4 shifts per week and,therefore, also offers excellent opportunities for work-life balance.

　　Essential Functions:

　　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. (70%)Assesses and mitigates the risk of suicide or violence among patients at riskdue to psychiatric illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar,depressive, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. (10%)Teaches medical students and advanced trainees from other health disciplinesincluding in nationally accredited training programs. Consults withnon-psychiatric medical providers in the care of patients with psychiatricdisorders. (10%)Applies treatment statutes for involuntary psychiatric and/or substance usedisorder treatments. Interprets the results of relevant laboratory andimagining studies and applies them to the diagnosis and treatment ofpsychiatric symptoms. (10%)

　　Education:

　　Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medial school. Required

　　Work Experience:

　　Licenses:

　　MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required andBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles,procedures and techniques.

　　Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.

　　Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activitieswhile providing quality medical care.

　　Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; expressor 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... For full info