Chief of Psychiatry-Colorado Department of Corrections - 29379 Faculty

Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Chief of Psychiatry- Colorado Dept of Corrections – Sr. Instructor

Position #:00807969 – Requisition #:29379

Job Summary:

The Colorado Department of Corrections' (CDOC) mission statement is "To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law-abiding, productive citizens." CDOC oversees approximately 16,000 incarcerated adults across over 20 prison facilities, and provides medical and behavioral health care to all inmates in their custody.

The INTERIM Chief of Psychiatry at CDOC serves as the department's chief psychiatric authority providing leadership, direction, and supervision of psychiatric services. We are seeking a seasoned, experienced leader with extensive correctional psychiatric experience and a demonstrated commitment to this underserved patient population. The successful candidate will be able to quickly gain credibility as a trusted, experienced clinician and a highly collaborative, fair, and flexible administrator.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with an excellent team of committed professionals who care deeply about their work and the patients served. CDOC takes excellent care of an underserved patient population, and takes pride in providing care for inmates while upholding the organization's mission statement.

While psychiatric providers are considered University of Colorado contract employees within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), they are expected to adhere to CDOC policies and procedures. Prior to hire, psychiatry providers must be deemed eligible to practice in the Department of Corrections and must pass background and drug screen. Prior to beginning clinical work, psychiatric providers are expected to attend and complete any and all training required by CDOC. CDOC reserves the right to terminate services with written notice for any reason at any time.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides clinical leadership, direction, and supervision of all psychiatric care within the state operated prison facilities. Collaborates with community and department stakeholders with regard to clinical or administrative issues. Partners with others to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met and high-quality care is delivered. Recruit, train, supervise, develop, manage, and evaluate performance of psychiatrists and licensed independent practitioners. Ensures that psychiatrists and physicians are properly credentialed. Monitors and ensures individuals are practicing within their scope. Monitors performance of faculty practicing at CDOC facilities from the Department of Psychiatry, including annual faculty evaluations. Oversees and manages psychiatry clinic scheduling, distributing psychiatrist time to facilities based upon caseload, facility needs, and facility backlogs. Participates in the Peer Review process and addresses psychiatrist issues as needed to ensure high quality clinical care and staff performance. Through collaborative agreements, provides supervision of psychiatric mid-level providers, if required to ensure quality clinical care. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NCCHC or ACA). Develops and revises CDOC policies and procedures and clinical care guidelines/protocols as pertains to psychiatry. Completes reviews of sentinel events and other unexpected outcomes. Participates in multidisciplinary staffing meetings related to high-risk and/or high needs patients as the psychiatry subject matter expert. Serve as psychiatry subject matter expert as needed in matters of litigation. Addresses, investigates, and resolves complaints from CDOC staff, patients, or external customers regarding psychiatry clinical care issues. Takes appropriate action to ensure satisfaction amongst all parties. Provides staff education, instruction, and mentoring. Oversees and provides education for medical students, residents, and forensic psychiatry fellows. Serves and/or chairs various committees to assist CDOC in its mission and goals (including but not limited to Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Management, etc.). Attends other meetings as needed/requested by CDOC to assist CDOC in its mission and goals (including but not limited to Clinical Services Chiefs Meetings, Clinical Services Management Meetings, etc.) Participates in other CDOC projects, workgroups, and initiatives as assigned. Works collaboratively with various departments (e.g., Correctional Staff, Medical Providers, Nursing, Behavioral Health, etc.) to meet common goals. Maintains active clinical privileges in the Department of Psychiatry. Provides clinical consultation and second opinions on difficult cases. Provides authorization for restricted pharmaceuticals/requests outside of the CDOC formulary. Provides evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a correctional setting and job duties as outlined in Staff Psychiatrist job description. Provides clinical coverage for colleagues and across facilities as needed. Completes any required CDOC trainings. Complies with CDOC administrative regulations and clinical standards. Performs related work as assigned.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.



Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The mission of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is to intentionally support the Department of Psychiatry's community in advancing a culture of authenticity, belonging, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We are committed to leading transformational education, working toward cultural humility and taking impactful actions related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/dei/mission-statement-and-vision

The University of Colorado 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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine
• Completion of an accredited US General Psychiatry Residency
• Must have an unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Colorado
• Must have Current DEA Certificate
• Must have AHA basic life support (BLS) for healthcare provider, or equivalent CPR certification
• BC/BE in Psychiatry by the ABPN

Preferred Qualifications

BC/BE in Forensic Psychiatry by the ABPN 5 years post-residency experience in correctional adult 5 years of experience in the supervision of licensed professional staff to include physicians, mid-level providers, and other clinical staff. Progressive management experience coordinating and managing healthcare in a complex environment to include managing accreditation, ensuring compliance, and promoting continuous quality improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following

Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students. Seasoned and experienced leader with extensive correctional psychiatric experience and a demonstrated commitment to the underserved, justice involved population. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
• A current CV/resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Rachael Anderson: Rachael.Anderson@cuanschutz.edu

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 4/15/23.



Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

The salary range is determined based on rank and education for this position and has been established by CDOC and is set at $227,766-$239,154 with the possibility of an administrative stipend.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125



ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.


Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20278 - SOM-PSYCH GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Aug 18, 2023

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Amy Canada Posting Contact Email: amy.canada@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00807969





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