Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleStaff PsychiatristPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personResearch Professional PositionNoPosting Number202402111APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib IVNumber of VacanciesWork Hours/Week32-40Proposed Annual Salary Range$225,000 - $245,000; The full-time annualized salary will be prorated based upon a 32-40 hours per week work schedule. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/05/2025Description of Work UnitMedical ServicesThe 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 NetworkThe 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, seehttps://health.colostate.edu/Why work at Colorado State University?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!”We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
Confidence – they expect success in what they do
Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in YouColorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
Attractive daytime work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday, with no night or weekend shifts
Inclusive leave programs and benefit options including:
Generous amount of paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually
Comprehensive and affordable benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
Substantial employer match between 10% – 21% depending on retirement program
Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) and Well-Being Hub for your overall well-being
Discounted staff memberships in campus recreation center
FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
Up to 50% resident, regular on-campus tuition for eligible family members through the Tuition Scholarship Program
FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU Talent development
After-school programs and summer camps for kids
Community Discounts
FREE MAX transit use
For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.Retirement ProgramsWhile 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/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.Top Public Research UniversityColorado 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
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
Campus Culture and Principles of CommunityColorado 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. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.Tobacco and Smoke-FreeColorado 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 CollinsFort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.Position SummaryThe 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, 12-month position, working 32-40 hours per week, and is benefits eligible. The number of hours will be identified and a regular schedule established. The full-time annualized salary will be pro-rated based upon the 32-40 hours per week work schedule. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Required Job QualificationsEducation/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 QualificationsExperience
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 StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential DutiesJob Duty CategoryPatient CareDuty/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 services if necessary. These services include, but are not limited to iTEAM, Transgender Healthcare Team, Eating Disorder Consultation 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 Time80%Job Duty CategoryCare Coordination and ConsultingDuty/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 Time10%Job Duty CategoryPhysician Mentor and Clinical SupervisionDuty/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 Time5%Job Duty CategoryMeetings and Educational ActivitiesDuty/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 Time5%Application DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsCSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.Complete applications must include:
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, January 5, 2025.References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.Note that applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.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 EmploymentPre-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 ContactTammy Roehrich, tammy.roehrich@colostate.eduEEO StatementColorado 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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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,titleix@colostate.edu.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,oeo@colostate.edu.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,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Background Check Policy StatementColorado 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.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you possess a MD or DO degree with subsequent specialty training in Psychiatry?
Yes
No
Do you have possession of a current Colorado Medical License, or the ability to obtain one by the start date?
Yes
No
Do you have a board certification in psychiatry, or the ability to become board certified in psychiatry within two years?
Yes
No
Do you have possession of a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain by the start date?
Yes
No
Do you have one year of clinical experience working as a full-time Psychiatrist?
Yes
No
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
