Psychiatrist Fort Logan Campus

Psychiatrist Fort Logan Campus - 39689 Faculty

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Population and Public Mental Health

Job Title: Psychiatrist Fort Logan Campus

Position #00847100 - Requisition #39689

Job Summary:

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is a 94-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility operated by the Colorado Department of Human Services located in Denver, CO that provides excellent psychiatric care to a vulnerable patient population. As one of the State's two Mental Health Hospitals, CMHHIFL serves a diverse patient population and embraces a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach to care. You will join us during an exciting time of growth as we increase bed capacity and diversify the patient population served to include both civil and forensic patients.

This position is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus.

Psychiatric providers employed by the University of Colorado to provide care to the patients at CMHIFL. The Psychiatrist will be responsible for offering professional psychiatric services to patients in compliance with CMHIFL and mental health guidelines, to include psychiatric assessment of patient's mental health needs, prescription and management of psychiatric medicine, clinical management of patients with mental illness, consultation with other staff regarding the mental health needs of patients, provision of training to ancillary staff regarding psychiatric needs and issues, and assisting in the care of patients presenting with psychiatric crises or emergencies.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 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: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and in person at the Fort Logan in Denver, CO.

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-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.

Qualification:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• MD/DO, CO Physician License or eligible for a CO Physician License
• Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry
• Experience in telepsychiatry

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Shaleeta Flagg, shaleeta.flagg@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 05/15/2026. 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:

Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice: $302,935 - $302,940