Outpatient Psychiatric Medical Director Fort Logan Campus

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 303.000 - 304.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Psychiatry seeks a Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice for the Outpatient Services Division, Fort Logan Campus. This full-time role provides high-intensity treatment, including PHP/IOP, individual therapy, and medication management, with supervision of clinical staff and collaboration across care teams.

The position emphasizes continuity of care, crisis response, and coordination of services to support patients transitioning from inpatient to

Formación

• MD/DO with CO Physician License required.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active DEA License/Registration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychiatric supervision of clients treated on an outpatient basis and continuity of care for psychiatric medications.
• Respond to psychiatric crises and escalation of symptoms for clients in Outpatient Services and conduct treatment plan reviews.
• Oversee and renew court-ordered outpatient civil certifications for clients requiring supervision.
• Make decisions and assist with readmission to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Provide direct supervision of PAs and RNs providing outpatient treatment services.
• Collaborate with a treatment team including case managers and mental health clinicians; attend required meetings.

Conocimientos

Outpatient psychiatry

Leadership experience

Educación

MD/DO with CO License

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of CommunityPopulation and Public Mental Health

Job Title: Outpatient

Psychiatric Medical Director FortLogan Campus

Position #00852223 – Requisition #40893

Job Summary

The Colorado Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) has established the Outpatient Services Division, a program to expand the continuum of care for individuals with serious mental illness and provide a transition from inpatient level of care to a less restrictive setting in the community while addressing their careneeds. This position is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus. The focus of this position is to provide continued support with high intensity treatment including PHP/IOP level of care, individual therapy, competency restoration, medication services, court support, clinical case management, and assertive communitytreatment.

This position is considered full-time (1.0 FTE).

Examples of Work Performed

• Responsible for the psychiatric supervision of clients treatedon an outpatient basis and provide continuity of care forpsychiatric medication prescriptions for clients entering andtransitioning from Outpatient Services ahead of transition to a newprovider.
• Responsible for responding to psychiatric crisis and/orescalation of psychiatric symptoms for clients in OutpatientServices and meet with clients on a scheduled and as needed basisfor treatment plan reviews/medication managementappointments.
• Oversee and renew court-ordered outpatient civil certificationsfor those clients requiring that higher degree of supervisedcare.
• Responsible for making decisions and assisting withcoordination regarding readmission to a higher level of care forthese clients, when necessary.
• Provide direct supervision of PAs and RNs who will also beproviding treatment services to the clients OutpatientServices.
• Collaborate as part of a treatment team that would include casemanagers, behavioral health specialists, and mental healthclinicians, and other providers.
• Attend required treatment team meetings to review the status ofindividuals within the program and provide input regardingreadiness for discharge.
• Assist administrative staff with monitoring admission referralsfor medical appropriateness. Provide second-level review of complexcases and serve as resource for leadership.
• Support the work of the Credentialing Committee, the CodingCommittee, and other leadership work for the Clinic programs.
• Work closely with the OCFMH Division Director and DeputyDirector of Outpatient Services to develop policies and proceduresand collaborate regarding the overall operation of theprogram.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and in person at the Fort Logan, CO location.

Why Join Us

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breakingResearch that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-artmental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other keystakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualification

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice

• MD/DO, CO Physician License for a CO Physician License
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active DEA License/Registration

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Open Track

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Outpatient and community-basedsettings.
• Experience Partial Hospitalization programing.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illnessand co-occurring substance use disorders.
• 2+ Leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingwith staff, faculty and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complexinformation and computer systems.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE: Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice: $302,935 - $302,940

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

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