Job Description

Psychiatrist Outpatient: Board Certified

• Salary Range: $216,237.00 - $270,296 annually based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado
• Status: Full Time

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

The psychiatrist provides direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in order to evaluate, diagnose and treat the entire range of psychiatric disorders. You will provide continuing medication management for assigned clients as well as functioning as the medical team representative on a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services. You will work in a collaborative manner with Advanced Practice Nurses and other members of the care team.

Essential Duties:

• As a psychiatrist, you will provide direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in an outpatient environment at a community mental health center. The primary focus of this position will be providing comprehensive care inclusive of mental health and substance use disorder.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Diagnose disorders, including nature and extent, and determine the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Prescribe medication when necessary.
• Maintain documentation consistent with SummitStone quality assurance procedures and clinical performance standards.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records according to agency standards.
• Achieve SummitStone standards for the provision of direct/billable client services.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of medical and therapeutic services provided.
• Provide direct psychiatric treatment for clients.
• Attend committee meetings, staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Comply with County, State and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to mental health care.
• Maintain medical staff privileges at designated hospital as required.
• Participate in on-call coverage schedule on rotating basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working with persons from marginalized communities and other patient populations experiencing vulnerabilities.
• Understanding and commitment to Medications for Addiction Treatment and harm reduction principles required.

Licenses and Certification:

• DEA Certification
• Appropriate medical license in the State of Colorado required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
• Board certified or eligible with plans for certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.