Inpatient Psychiatrist – Growing Behavioral Health Program | APP Leadership | Johnstown, CO HZ
Updated 10/16/26
$350,000
– $400,000
yearly
80534, Johnstown, Colorado, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description:
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join a growing inpatient behavioral health program in the Johnstown, Colorado area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced psychiatrist to provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while helping support the continued growth of an expanding behavioral health program. The physician will play a key role in patient care, treatment planning, team collaboration, and clinical leadership.
The facility currently maintains an average census of approximately 12 patients, with continued growth anticipated.
The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for adult inpatient behavioral health patients. This role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and supervision of advanced practice providers.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered psychiatric care.
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join a growing inpatient behavioral health program in the Johnstown, Colorado area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced psychiatrist to provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while helping support the continued growth of an expanding behavioral health program. The physician will play a key role in patient care, treatment planning, team collaboration, and clinical leadership.
The facility currently maintains an average census of approximately 12 patients, with continued growth anticipated.
The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for adult inpatient behavioral health patients. This role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and supervision of advanced practice providers.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered psychiatric care.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
Provide ongoing psychiatric care and medication management for inpatient behavioral health patients.
Manage an inpatient census currently averaging approximately 12 patients.
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical discussions.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Support program development and growth as patient volume increases.
Provide weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
MD or DO degree.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Colorado medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain DEA registration.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior inpatient psychiatry experience.
Experience supervising advanced practice providers.
Experience working in a growing behavioral health program.
Strong background in multidisciplinary treatment planning and psychiatric documentation
Working Hours
Full-time inpatient psychiatry position.
Monday–Friday schedule.
Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month.
Practice setting: inpatient behavioral health facility.
Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the program.
Skills
Core Skills:
Inpatient Psychiatry
Psychiatric Evaluations
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Medication Management
Advanced Practice Provider Supervision
Behavioral Health Care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Patient-Centered Care
Program Development and Growth
Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing inpatient behavioral health program while providing leadership, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to patients in need.
If you are a psychiatrist seeking a leadership-focused role with the opportunity to help shape and expand a behavioral health program, we encourage you to apply.
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