Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist

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We are recruiting for a mission-driven Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Adult Psychiatrists With over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care for patients in community, emergency, inpatient, justice, medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed to meeting community needs and promoting health equity, Denver Health offers psychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at Denver Health have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As such, Denver Health is an excellent place to work for physicians with an interest in clinical education. Job Summary Under minimal supervision, provides psychiatric care as a member of our multidisciplinary consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatry team throughout Denver Health Hospital, which includes general medical floors, medical and surgical intensive care units, surgical step-down units, labor & deliver/mom-baby/ob-gyn services, pediatrics, and the correctional care medical facility. Diagnose and treat children and adults, including patients with complex and co-occurring medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders. Provides expert assessment and evidence-based, trauma-informed clinical care. Provides teaching and supervision to multi-disciplinary and multi-level learners and trainees including psychiatry residents, psychology interns, APPs, and medical students. Opportunities will be available to be involved in quality improvement projects, data monitoring, and scholarly work (e.g. publications, grant proposals, research). As needed, will perform administrative support functions and assist in dispositional planning. As needed, may be asked to temporarily cover other inpatient psychiatry services (e.g. the adult inpatient psychiatric unit, the integrated medicine and psychiatry unit). Essential Functions Provide high quality clinical services to individuals currently hospitalized, often for co-occurring complex medical and psychiatric conditions, that is diversity-equity-inclusion-informed and trauma-informed as well as developmentally appropriate. Works on a 7-on / 7-off schedule (Monday thru Sunday) with responsibilities to cover medication for opioid use disorder consults on weekends. Obtains relevant medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses, implements effective, evidence-based treatments. Conducts risk assessments for suicide and violence among patients at risk due to psychiatric illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar, depressive, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. Applies treatment statutes for involuntary psychiatric and/or substance use disorder treatments. Consults with providers who are part of the primary medical/surgical team and generates recommendations, referrals, and case management as indicated. Interprets the results of relevant laboratory and imagining studies and applies them to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric symptoms. Generates documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. Provides teaching and supervision to multi-disciplinary trainees and medical students. Participates in quality improvement projects and academic efforts in research and professional writing. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in additional trainings, educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops. Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Has regular and predictable attendance Education Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school. Required Completion of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship is preferred. Work Experience 1-3 years of work experience preferred. Licenses MD or DO-Physician - State Medical Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Preferred, but Not Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff activities while providing quality medical care. Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and social skills. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Performs work duties in a professional manner. Knowledgeable and compliant with all regulatory standards, including specialty level requirements.