"OPEN RANK - C&A Psychiatrist – Colorado Springs"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Division

Job Title: OPEN RANK - C&A Psychiatrist – Colorado Springs

Position #: 00843342 – Requisition #38510

Job Summary:

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist must demonstrate clinical experience and excellence with children and adolescents and the ability to manage different acuity levels, broadly including children and their families in outpatient, inpatient units, emergency department, partial hospitalization, consultation-liaison, and primary and specialty care settings. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to apply and implement evidence-based approaches to care. A history of teaching and mentoring residents, and medical students, and working with milieu staff is also desired. Scholarly activities are encouraged and supported. The psychiatrist position will serve a diverse population of patients.

Along with open rank, there may be an opportunity to work in additional clinical and/or research settings based on skillset and program needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to perform initial psychiatric diagnostic interviews, develop and follow through with treatment plans, and maintain timely and focused documentation through the electronic medical record.
• Ability to apply and implement evidence-based approaches to care including using evidence-based guidelines for prescriptions and monitoring medications in the pediatric population
• Develop, train, and supervise trainees of various disciplines.
• Psychiatrists in Colorado Springs may serve in the Outpatient Clinic, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP),and Consultation Services (CL, ED, Crisis)

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On-call expectations may include the Denver Metro area

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $704 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO. Applicants must possess a Colorado Medical License, DEA Certificate, Board Certified in Psychiatry, and Board eligible in Child Psychiatry. Must obtain medical staff privileges within Children's Hospital Colorado. Must have prior experience in a Child Psychiatric setting, having completed a child/adolescent residency, academic/residency program-related experience highly desirable. Must be board certified within 3 years.

(Similar qualifications apply to Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (4-7 years), Professor (7+ years).)

Track: Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience.

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred. Leadership and teaching experience valued.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (List includes clinical skills, communication, teamwork, etc.)

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Brandon Fenner, brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 12/31/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the below ranges:

• Instructor: $200,000 to $215,000
• Senior Instructor: $200,000 to $215,000
• Assistant Professor: $200,000 to $215,000
• Associate Professor: $220,000 to $245,000
• Professor: $250,000 to $300,000

This represents the 25-50 percentile of the salary range which is reflective of a candidate with 1-7 years of experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.