Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice – Psychiatrist – MDDO
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice – Psychiatrist – MDDO
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Job Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Department of Psychiatry Division of Community Population and Public Mental Health
Job Title: Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice Psychiatrist MD/DO
Position # Requisition #37851
Job Summary:
This position at the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) provides psychiatric assessments to ensure all inmates sentenced have adequate access to mental health treatments in 17 locations throughout Colorado.
Psychiatric providers employed by the University of Colorado to provide care to the inmates in DOC shall be responsible for offering professional psychiatric services to the inmate population in compliance with DOC Clinical Services and mental health guidelines to include psychiatric assessment of offenders mental health needs prescription and management of psychiatric medicine clinical management of offenders with mental illness consultation with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates provision of training to ancillary staff regarding psychiatric needs and issues and assisting in the care of inmates presenting with psychiatric crises or emergencies.
This position is considered full-time (1.0).
Key Responsibilities:
Provides needed treatment to incarcerated patients.
Examples of Work Performed:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Work with integrated care teams that include mental and physical health professionals such as physicians psychologists nurses and social workers to provide seamless continuum of care at Colorado Department of Corrections.
- Collaborate with other members of the team and evaluate their diagnosis and treatment protocols upon request to ensure the best in patient care.
- Provide consultation to integrated care team members to help diagnosis assess and treat complex behavioral health conditions in an inpatient corrections facility.
- Provide input in the creation of individual patient treatment plans that incorporate multiple treatment methodologies and adjust as needed for enhanced patient response.
- Diagnose mental health conditions based on patient health history discussions with the patient and information provided from relatives and other health professionals.
- Assess patients and prescribe pharmaceutical interventions as appropriate on an ongoing basis for treatment of behavioral emotional or mental disorders.
- Recommend diagnostic and laboratory tests on patients to learn additional information about their physical and/or mental health as well as their improvement over time.
- Discuss treatment protocols and diagnoses with patient caregivers and advise as appropriate.
Work Location:
Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of onsite at a DOC location and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University
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-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders 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 haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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 gross pay
- 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 all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Minimum Qualifications:
MD/DO Colorado Physician License or eligible for a Colorado Physician License
Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry
Proficiency in telepsychiatry
Track:
This role aligns with the Clinical Practice Track with a principal focus on direct patient care or program leadership. This role is not eligible for Tenure. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Forensic populations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty staff and students.
Knowledge experience and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Viki Manley
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/15/25. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice:
$255000 - $255553
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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: Opportunity Statment:
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 .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
