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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. Job Responsibilities: Key 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: 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: Schedule & Work Environment: 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