Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Open Rank - Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00839331 – Requisition #37629

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry Adult Division Psychiatrist will provide 7-on/7-off clinical coverage of services at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on the inpatient consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry service. The inpatient CL position involves in-person work providing psychiatric consultation and management for patients currently admitted to the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and may involve supervision of psychiatry, nurse practitioner, psychology, and social work trainees. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and supervise psychiatric consultations/evaluations in inpatient medical settings and supervise ambulatory visits conducted by trainees.  

• Participate in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.  

• Actively contributes to academic advancement of his/her/their discipline.  

• Maintains eligibility for SOM faculty appointment.  

• Help with trainee education in both clinical and didactic settings.  

• Participate in cross-covering/vacation coverage of other CL psychiatrists.  

• Cover the CL service in a 7-on/7-off schedule (Monday – Sunday)  

• Offers psychiatric recommendations to the consulting teams.  

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with partnering services in the clinical care and disposition planning of patients on inpatient medical services.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so classified.  

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

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 have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional