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A growing inpatient behavioral health program in Northern Colorado is seeking a full-time Adult Psychiatrist to join its clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who values meaningful patient care, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape an expanding behavioral health program. The incoming physician will manage a reasonable inpatient census currently averaging approximately 12 patients, collaborate closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and provide clinical supervision to advanced practice providers. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, highly competitive compensation, and the ability to take on an influential clinical role as the program continues to grow. Position Highlights: - Competitive annual compensation of $350,000–$400,000, based on experience - Manageable inpatient census averaging approximately 12 patients - Monday–Friday schedule - Adult inpatient behavioral health setting - Clinical leadership and APP supervision responsibilities - Opportunity to help grow and influence an expanding program - Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment - Located in the Northern Colorado region near Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adult inpatient behavioral health patients - Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans - Provide ongoing psychiatric care, medication management, and clinical follow-up - Manage an inpatient census currently averaging approximately 12 patients - Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate - Supervise and collaborate with psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers - Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical case discussions - Coordinate care with nursing, therapy, social work, case management, and other clinical departments - Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation - Support patient stabilization, discharge planning, and continuity of care - Provide clinical leadership as the inpatient program continues to expand - Participate in weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month Qualifications Required - Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree - Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program - Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry - Active Colorado medical license or eligibility to obtain one - Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one - Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication-management skills - Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team - Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare - Ability to work onsite in Northern Colorado Preferred - Previous adult inpatient psychiatry experience - Experience supervising nurse practitioners or physician assistants - Experience working in an expanding behavioral health program - Strong background in psychiatric documentation and treatment planning - Demonstrated clinical leadership and team collaboration skills Working Hours - Full-time, onsite position - Monday through Friday - Standard daytime schedule - Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month - No remote or telepsychiatry arrangement - Candidates should currently reside within commuting distance or be prepared to relocate independently Skills - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Psychiatric Evaluations - Crisis Stabilization - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - Psychopharmacology - Medication Management - Advanced Practice Provider Supervision - Multidisciplinary Collaboration - Behavioral Health Documentation - Risk Assessment - Discharge Planning - Patient-Centered Care - Clinical Leadership - Program Development - Quality and Compliance Standards Compensation $350,000–$400,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and final schedule structure. Qualified psychiatrists interested in joining a growing inpatient program and making a direct clinical impact are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding the facility and interview process will be shared with qualified candidates.