Inpatient Psychiatrist – Clinical Leadership – Johnstown, CO (BB)
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Job description
An excellent opportunity is available for a compassionate, experienced Inpatient Psychiatrist to provide adult psychiatric care while helping lead the continued growth of an expanding behavioral health program in Colorado. This full-time opportunity combines hands-on inpatient psychiatry, clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and supervision of advanced practice providers.
The facility currently maintains an average inpatient census of approximately 12 patients, with continued growth anticipated. This position is ideal for a psychiatrist with strong clinical judgment, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
Position Overview
The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management for adult inpatient behavioral health patients. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, supervise advanced practice providers, and contribute to the continued development of the program.
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing psychiatric care and medication management for adult 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.
Schedule & Work Environment
Full-time inpatient psychiatry position.
Monday–Friday schedule.
Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month.
Inpatient behavioral health facility.
Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the program.
Qualifications
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.
Compensation
Annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
Core Skills & Clinical Expertise
Inpatient Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatric Evaluations
Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Psychiatric Medication Management
Advanced Practice Provider Supervision
Adult Behavioral Health Care
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Patient-Centered Psychiatric Care
Behavioral Health Program Development
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing inpatient behavioral health program. The psychiatrist will contribute clinical expertise, provide leadership, supervise advanced practice providers, and help support the continued expansion of psychiatric services.
Psychiatrists seeking a full-time inpatient role with clinical leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to influence program growth are encouraged to apply.