CDOC Part time Physician II MAT - Denver.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,208 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distinctive career advancement opportunities

Secure retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment and forgiveness programs

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a part-time medical professional to provide comprehensive treatment for inmates with opioid use disorder in Denver. This role requires a valid Colorado medical license and relevant board certification, along with experience in addiction treatment.

Key responsibilities include conducting medical assessments, prescribing medications, and supervising healthcare staff, with opportunities for career advancement and various benefits including health plans and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience prescribing methadone and buprenorphine for OUD.
• At least one year of experience in addiction medicine or psychiatry.
• Valid current DEA registration covering Schedule III medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to inmates with opioid use disorder.
• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and schedule visits for OUD offenders.
• Educate inmates on opioid-use abuse and treatment options.
• Prescribe and adjust medication based on clinical needs.

Skills

Ability to provide direct patient care

Knowledge of full-spectrum primary care

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-control and resilience in stressful situations

Education

Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado

Board-eligible or board-certified in relevant specialties

Job description

This part‑time position (4 hours per week) provides comprehensive medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) for inmates with opioid use disorder in a secure correctional environment, in collaboration with the Alcohol and Drug section of the Mental Health Division of the Colorado Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to inmates with opioid use disorder (OUD).
• Conduct medical histories, substance‑use and psychiatric histories, and physical examinations relevant to OUD.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and schedule regular visits for OUD offenders according to treatment needs.
• Educate inmates on opioid‑use abuse, overdose risks, and treatment options.
• Prescribe and adjust methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone based on clinical needs.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, including direct line authority, clinical supervision, and education.
• Provide instruction, demonstration, and training to other health‑care professionals.
• Offer medical advice to other units or specialties through consultation regarding patients with OUD.
• Ensure compliance with DOC regulations, policies, procedures, clinical standards, state statutes, and medical directives in data entry, referrals, consultations, reporting, and co‑signatures.
• Attend quarterly medical review board meetings, monthly physician round‑table meetings, and other division meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Board‑eligible (completed residency) or board‑certified in one of the following specialty areas:
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Preventive Medicine

Special Qualifications

• Experience prescribing methadone and buprenorphine for OUD.
• At least one year of experience in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry.
• Board certification or proof of board eligibility in primary medical specialty, plus certification in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry (preferred).
• Valid current DEA registration covering Schedule III medications.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates.
• Knowledge of full‑spectrum primary care; skilled in office‑based procedures.
• Professionalism in a complex correctional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in reading, comprehending, and communicating in English.
• Ability to create accessible documents following plain‑language and accessibility guidelines.
• Self‑control and resilience in stressful, potentially violent situations; remain alert, emotionally stable, and observant during shifts.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as a Physician.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Secure retirement benefits, including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
• Training opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments that value and respect all Coloradans.