Faculty Description

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

The Department of Psychiatry

Job Title (Working and/or Official) Primary Care Integrated Tele-psychiatrist - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00816852 - Requisition #31532

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for part-time or full-time Faculty Primary Care Integrated Tele-psychiatrist position.

The Community, Population, and Public Division Psychiatrist will provide clinical coverage of services as an Integrated Tele psychiatrist within family medicine. They will be part of a psychiatric team that includes addiction and child services. They will provide virtual consultative services to family medicine physicians and work with an interdisciplinary team of psychology, nursing, and other staff. They serve clinics in Family Medicine across the front range including: UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, UCHealth Family Medicine Boulder, UCHealth Family Medicine Westminster, UCHealth AF Williams Family Medicine Central Park, CU Family Medicine Landmark, CU Family Medicine Centennial, CU Family Medicine Depot Hill. This position will be a fully telehealth role has a primary family medicine clinic location to serve and will be a combination of and telework, including tele-consultations supporting primary care providers. We strive for whole person care and support the PCP team until the patient is stable and progressing or support appropriate bridging to establish with longer term mental health care. While the daily work is all virtual, a single or annual in-person visit may be encouraged to support comfort and trust within the team.

Patients served include all communities including underserved populations in the Denver metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform psychiatric consultations and evaluations that include assessment, diagnostic clarification, and bio-psycho-social conceptualizations
• Provide psychoeducation around diagnosis, next steps, and treatment options
• Clear communication with patient and team regarding assessment, next steps, and treatment recommendations
• Thorough Documentation that can be easily understood and executed by Family Physician and Care team that includes assessments, clinical decision making, and treatment recommendations
• Professional and Respectful Coordination with Interdisciplinary Team and Staff
• Discuss Complex Patient Cases
• Support Efficient Clinical and Team Processes
• Daily work is fully virtual
• Participate in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists 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 medical student, resident and fellow education in both clinical and didactic settings
• Participate in the attending call rotation for only 2 weeks/year

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

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 $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit

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.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is to intentionally support the Department of Psychiatry's community in advancing a culture of authenticity, belonging, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We are committed to leading transformational education, working toward cultural humility and taking impactful actions related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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.

The ranks are based on how many years a candidate has been licensed and if they want to pursue the promotions track.

Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

Sr. Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

Professor:

• 7+ years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Strong commitment to inter-professional, team-based care in psychiatry and both primary and specialty health settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to: Matthew Nichols,

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin when the position is posted and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Board Certification in Psychiatry MD and/or DO

Instructor: $215,000 to $225,000

Senior Instructor: $215,000 to $225,000

Assistant Professor: $215,000 to $225,000

Associate Professor: $235,000 to $255,000

Professor: $265,000 to $285,000

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20278 - SOM-PSYCH GENERAL OPERATIONS Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Apr 15, 2024 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Matthew Nichols Posting Contact Email: Position Number: 00816852