Medical Director - Psychiatrist
a hiring companyDenver, CO
$438,750 per year
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Medical Director - Psychiatrist
a hiring companyDenver, COManager L7
$438,750 per year
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health SpecialistsOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Correctional Health Partners (CHP) works with correctional facilities to deliver comprehensive healthcare services. Our mission is to bring community healthcare best practices to the correctional setting, resulting in satisfied clients and timely patient care. CHP aims to become the most trusted correctional healthcare provider in the country.
Lead Psychiatrist – Juvenile Justice Mental HealthWe are looking for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to lead a team of psychiatrists in providing high quality, evidence-informed care to incarcerated youth in a statewide system of detention and commitment facilities.
Job SummaryProviding direct clinical services (remote or in-person);
Serving as a content expert in up-to-date psychiatric evaluation and care, and psychopharmacology;
Direct supervision, management, and oversight of the psychiatry team;
Contributing as a team member on the Medical and Behavioral Health leadership team;
Collaborating with and providing consultation to medical and behavioral health staff, as well as other parties within the juvenile justice system.
Key Responsibilities:
ClinicalPsychiatric evaluations, consultations, and follow-up care, both in-person and via telehealth;
Timely documentation of clinical contact via EHR;
Clinical consultation to non-psychiatry members regarding psychiatric/mental health care;
Participation in after-hours on-call pool;
Support crisis management of assigned sites.
Supervision/Consultation/TrainingBe readily available for consultation with psychiatry team members regarding both clinical and operational issues;
Develop and deliver trainings on psychiatric topics to non-psychiatric healthcare staff and other partners;
Aid in mental health crisis management across the system.
AdministrativeDevelop and update protocols, policies, and procedures that are culturally responsive, standardized, and operationally efficient;
Facilitate strong, collaborative relationships of the psychiatric services with facility medical and behavioral health care teams and other partners;
Support the operations of the psychiatry team via problem solving and addressing barriers;
Ensure psychiatric care complies with community standards of care, NCCHC standards, and CHP policy and procedures;
Assess quality, utilization, and effectiveness of psychiatric health care services.
What is RequiredFellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Psychiatry;
Current DEA certification and professional liability insurance required;
Management experience in health care settings;
Prior juvenile justice and/or child welfare clinical experience.
What is PreferredMinimum of four (4) years of experience in psychiatric services, including assessment, diagnosis, pharmacology, and direct consumer services;
Proficiency in working with culturally diverse populations;
Ability to conduct clinical care in Spanish;
Experience with evidence-based medicine principles and practice.
What You Will Need:
Diplomacy in dealing with patients, facility staff, the legal system, and the public;
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment;
Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict resolution skills;
Team-oriented focus;
Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement in a clinical setting;
Ability to work effectively in crisis situations;
Ability to tolerate and navigate barriers and challenges of a complex interdisciplinary system.
Work LocationThis position is primarily remote, with an expectation for some in-person visits to sites and occasional in-person meetings.
HoursFull-time or part-time will be considered.
CompensationCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience and expertise. Starting range is $210 to $225 per hour.
Core ValuesIntegrity: To do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.
Teamwork: To collaborate and support each other in achieving a common goal.
Accountability: To take responsibility for our successes and failures, and hold ourselves and others to high‑standards.
Patient‑centered: To identify patient needs and provide optimal patient care.
Compassion: To be empathetic toward the needs of our clients, patients, and coworkers.
Reasonable AccommodationIf you need to request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application, contact the Human Resources Department.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCorrectional Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Correctional Health PartnersCorrectional Health Partners (CHP) is a clinically enhanced Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) with the expertise to effectively address and manage the unique challenges in the delivery of healthcare services to correctional facilities.
Compensation Details: Compensation details:210‑225
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$438,750 per year
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