Open Rank - Consultation-Liaison & Neuromodulation Psychiatrist

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University of Colorado – School of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry

Open Rank

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado System, is the major academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Anschutz Medical Campus is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado and a new Veterans Affairs Hospital, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedical research and clinical care centers in the western United States. With world-class health sciences research, educational and clinical facilities, the CU School of Medicine has established distinctive and highly productive programs, receiving research awards of more than $350 million per year, including more than $200 million from National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. The School's total annual clinical and research revenue exceeds $1.2 billion per year.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry has just welcomed their new Department Chair, C. Neill Epperson, MD and is in the process of growing the Department of Psychiatry with new programs and expanding existing programs. 

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison & Neuromodulation Psychiatrist will provide clinical coverage of the consultation-liaison and neuromodulation services at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO as delegated by a person licensed to practice medicine in Colorado.  There will be a combination of in-person and telework, including tele-consultations.  Tele-consultations may also include virtual consultation at additional UCHealth system hospitals.

Please note, 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.

Along with open rank, there may be an opportunity to work at additional clinical and/or research settings based on skillset and program needs.  Additional clinics in this Division include:

• UCH Outpatient services and resident clinic
• UCH ED Coverage
• UCH CL Services
• Women’s Behavioral Health
• START Center
• Student and Resident Mental Health
• Faculty and Staff Mental Health
• OCD Services
• Faculty Practice
• Refugee services
• Early Onset Psychosis Services
• Geriatric Behavioral Health Services
• Integrated services within but not limited to, Transplant, Burn Unit, Neurology, NICU
• Cohen Military Clinics
• Johnson Depression Center
• Encompass Schools- Telehealth
• Executive Functioning Clinic

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform psychiatric consultations/evaluations as part of the inpatient consultation-liaison service
• Provides telepsychiatry assessments as part of consultation-liaison duties.
• Provide outpatient evaluations and treatments in the neuromodulation clinic
  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 in 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

Salary and Benefits:

Instructor/Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $200,000 to $215,000.

Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $220,000 to $245,000.

Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $250,000 to $300,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx 

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License
• Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry

Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.  Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO

Senior Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.  Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO

Assistant Professor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.  Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO

Associate Professor: 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.  Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO

Professor: 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.  Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO

Preferred Qualifications:

Consultation-liaison experience, completion of a consultation-liaison fellowship, and experience in neuromodulation.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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences.Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.Proficiency in telepsychiatry.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 21, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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