Staff Psychiatrist

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 10 months ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 11 Jun 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title	Staff Psychiatrist
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Work Location	Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position	No
Posting Number	202300938AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Prof/Indiv Contrib IV
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week	20-40 hour per week set schedule
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$201,000 - $215,000; salary will be prorated based on FTE of 20-40 hours per week and academic year or 12-month position; salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and applicable board-certified psychiatry subspecialties.
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	06/11/2023
Description of Work Unit	Medical Services The Medical Clinic at the CSU Health Network provides acute and chronic care to CSU students by appointments and on a walk-in basis for urgent concerns. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners care for students, with emphasis on preventive care, education, and continuity. The medical staff are supported by a full range of laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns. Minor procedures are performed in the clinic. The Medical Clinic provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff. CSU Health Network The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/ Why work at Colorado State University? Commitment to Campus Colorado State University’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty and staff. Here are just a few… FREE credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through Employee Study Privilege FREE growth/training/development opportunities FREE MAX transit use with CSU identifications After-school programs and summer camps for kids Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members For more detail about these programs, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/employee-assistance-program ; https://hr.colostate.edu/care-program . Retirement Programs While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . Top Public Research University Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has: Produced record enrollment Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success Seen record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” Campus Culture and Principles of Community Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. Tobacco and Smoke-Free Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings. Live in Fort Collins Fort Collins, which has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870, is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, just 60 miles from Denver. The city boasts a lively arts and cultural scene, shopping in historic Old Town, a strong economy, and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 200 miles of bike paths and trails, easy access to the scenic Poudre River and majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, and within easy driving distance of Colorado’s iconic ski areas, it is a year-round paradise. Boasting a mild climate, thriving high-tech industry, and some of the best microbreweries in the world, it’s no wonder Fort Collins annually ranks among the most livable small cities in the United States.
Position Summary	The Staff Psychiatrist works as a provider of psychiatric care and reports directly to the Director of Psychiatry Services. The Staff Psychiatrist provides care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including substance use problems. This position provides psychiatric assessments and management, ordering and interpreting tests and documenting care in the electronic medical records; assesses patients progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; institutes emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to the community providers when needed; provides telepsychiatry services through the phone/video conferencing if needed; and collaborates with others within and outside of the CSU Health Network to ensure that patients receive the optimal care. This is a regular, academic year or 12-month position that may be either part- or full-time, working 20-40 hours per week. The number of hours will be identified and a regular schedule established. The annualized full-time salary is pro-rated based on the established part-time schedule. The salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and applicable board-certified psychiatry subspecialties. There is opportunity for additional salary if you have completed fellowships and are board certified in e psychiatry subspecialties appropriate for the Health Network, for example, Addiction Psychiatry.
Required Job Qualifications	Education/Certification MD or DO degree with a subsequent specialty training in psychiatry Possession of a current Colorado Medical License, or the ability to obtain by the start date Board certification in psychiatry, or the ability to become board certified in psychiatry within two years Possession of a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain by the start date Experience One year of clinical experience working as a full-time Psychiatrist
Preferred Job Qualifications	Experience Two years of clinical experience working as a full-time Psychiatrist Experience working as an outpatient Staff Psychiatrist and providing consultation with medical and counseling providers Broad range of clinical experience that encompasses multiple diagnoses, including mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis, substance use disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and trauma-informed care Experience caring for diverse and historically marginalized populations Experience or willingness to work in an integrated multidisciplinary health care setting Experience working with a college age / young adult population Experience working with an electronic health record system Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Other Characteristics Collaborative mindset to provide consultation to psychiatry team members and other entities Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with policies of the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, state, federal and HIPAA requirements Interest in the wellness of students and their family members/support systems and respect for the role of patients in the decision-making process Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Diversity Statement	Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Patient Care
Duty/Responsibility	Provides outpatient adult and occasional adolescent psychiatric evaluations, medication management, management of side effects and brief psychotherapy if appropriate. Responsible for ordering medical testing and providing interpretation of same, documenting findings and initiating patients care plans Responsible for assessing progress of patients and modifying treatment accordingly Completes electronic medical record documentation on time Shares responsibility with other psychiatric providers for daily coverage of urgent appointment and selective clinics if necessary. These clinics include, but are not limited to iTEAM, Transgender Healthcare Team, Eating Disorder Team and DAY Programs (Drug/Alcohol treatment) Evaluates and institutes emergency hospitalization procedures of patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization Refers patients to community psychiatric practitioners or other specialized services/clinics as necessary Serves as a consultation/liaison psychiatrist for other providers Works with nurses /medical assistants/ other health technicians for care coordination and medication refills Consults with the Counseling Services and medical providers at the CSU Health Network regarding patients in accordance with established guidelines Collaborates with other CSU entities that impact student care as well as other community healthcare professionals Provides telepsychiatry services remotely, when needed, via video/phone conferencing with the patient/their family Promotes the equality of the mental health care for all patients Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time	80%

Job Duty Category	Care Coordination and Consulting
Duty/Responsibility	Works with other psychiatric providers, and support staff to provide optimal patient care, care coordination and medication refills Consults with licensed and unlicensed counseling and medical providers at the CSU Health Network, CSU campus and community entities as needed Participates in integrated health care delivery systems by seeking collaboration and being an active member of the team Preceptor for medical students on psychiatry rotation Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time	10%

Job Duty Category	Physician Mentor and Clinical Supervision
Duty/Responsibility	Serves as a physician mentor to one or more psychiatric nurse practitioners and/or psychiatric physician assistants at the CSU Health Network May provide clinical supervision to psychiatric physician assistants Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time	5%

Job Duty Category	Meetings and Educational Activities
Duty/Responsibility	Participates in required meetings and educational activities and is involved in CSU Health Network or University committees as needed Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time	5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at [email protected]. Complete applications must include: A cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties Resume For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, June 11, 2023. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.
Search Contact	Tammy Roehrich, [email protected]
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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