"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 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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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 clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• MD and/or DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License
• Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry

Sr. Instructor:

• 1-3 years of clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• MD and/or DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License
• Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry

Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: MD/DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: MD/DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License

Professor:

• 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience
• Minimum degree qualifications: MD/DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret age specific developmental, physiologic, and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.
• Experience in making psychiatric diagnoses and managing psychiatric disorders.
• Experience working effectively on a psychiatric behavioral health team.
• Experience in telepsychiatry
• Experience in consultation-liaison and/or emergency psychiatry
• Completion of a consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience working with medically complex patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model with colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees across disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Interest in developing a collaborative program of research in specialty medical settings, although research interest is not required for this position.
• Epic Certification.
• Demonstrates culturally accountable mental health practices and values.
• Knows and or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.

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: Samantha Martin, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/10/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Instructor: $220,000 to $250,000

Sr. Instructor: $220,000 to $250,000

Assistant Professor: $220,000 to $250,000

Associate Professor: $250,000 to $270,000

Professor: $280,000 to $310,000