Job Summary
The Medical Director of Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry and Substance Use Disorder Medical Management services leads and provides clinical care to service line(s) in the department of Behavioral Health Services (BHS). This role supervises other physicians and clinicians both clinically and administratively. Duties include managing call schedules, approving timecards, providing feedback on job performance, and overseeing clinical and operational metrics related to quality, safety, productivity, finances, and other relevant metrics and targets. Additionally, this role will manage and coach staff to meet targets within these metrics and to provide departmental leaders with regular updates on the progress toward meeting targets in these metrics. Recruits new clinicians and works collaboratively with nursing and operational leaders to provide excellent clinical care and a safe work environment. Provides expert assessment and clinical psychiatric care including diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders; homelessness, poverty, and treatment-resistance. Provides teaching and scholarly work in their area of expertise.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online and may submit a CV to:
Braden Huntley, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:
• 9.5% retirement matching
• 37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
• Relocation bonus
• DEA fee-exempt site
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
What you will do
Provide expert care, scholarly work and training while leading other providers, clinical staff and administrative personnel as needed.
Diagnose and treat adolescents with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders who require inpatient level of psychiatric care and/or ASAM 3.7/3.7 Withdrawal Management level of substance use treatment
Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine; 2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access; 4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service; 5) assisting with patients who have barriers to disposition; 6) work with community partners (e.g. Signal, CDHS) to improve outcomes and access to community resources; and 7) participate in or support education and research.
Collaborate on Care Delivery by 1) leading multidisciplinary teams of case managers, discharge planners, nursing, occupational therapy, psychotherapists, physicians, and other professionals to provide clinical care and meeting with non-direct report disciplines’ leadership; 2) including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; 3) treating all members with respect; 4) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 5) behaving in a manner consistent with Denver Health values and goals.
Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
Take Ownership by 1) providing leadership to focus on and improve clinically relevant outcome measures and service quality; 2) work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal, regulatory (both CRS 27-65 and 27-81), and educational requirements; 3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice; and 4) design, implement, supervise, and refine unit workflows and assist with refinement of patient flow across behavioral health service lines; 5) Change by embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service and organizational efficiency.
Provide training by teaching residents, medical students, and advanced trainees from psychiatric and other health disciplines (including nationally accredited training programs) while supporting these GME training programs so they can continue to have their learners train on site.
Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in psychiatry from an accredited medical school. Required
Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Required
Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine Preferred
3 years post-fellowship experience Required
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents, including buprenorphine, used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required.
EPIC experience preferred.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
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Job Summary
The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Health Steps works under general supervision to provide integrated behavioral health services, enhanced anticipatory guidance, and well-child care teaching to families of children aged birth to five years old through integrated well child visits with the pediatric provider and provision of evidenced-based resources and support. The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Healthy Steps Consultant provides services as a key member of the primary care team within Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) and abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the clinic(s) in which they provide patient care. Services include evidence-based treatments for infant mental health and early childhood, including screening and preventive interventions, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders, and biopsychosocial support for caregivers and the family system. The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Healthy Steps Consultant strives to create positive customer service experience by committing to the highest standards set forth by Denver Health and provides as needed: case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate linkage to community resources, and crisis intervention. Essential Functions : Clinical care for children (ages 0-8)
Engages in clinical services to pediatric patients and families referred to behavioral health, including short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy and support services.
Consults and collaborate with medical team generating recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed.
Conducts brief diagnostic screening and assessment of patients and family members (if appropriate).
Facilitates dyadic counseling with an infant mental health focus.
Conducts risk and safety assessment as needed.
(50%)
Healthy Steps Specialist (ages 0-3)
Acts as parent-provider liaison during each well-child visit for enrolled children.
Provides caregivers with developmental, relational, behavioral, and anticipatory guidance at each well child visit.
Coordinates referrals to appropriate external community agencies in collaboration with pediatric provider.
Ensures Healthy Steps curriculum and materials are available to enrolled families and pediatric care team.
Collects, manages, and submits data per program deliverables.
Participates in reflective supervision monthly in support of growth, wellbeing, and building of reflective capacity.
(40%)
Consultation and Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
Provides education and program updates for clinic care teams, Integrated Behavioral Health Division, and graduate students within the Division of Psychology and Social Work when requested.
Participates in Integrated Behavioral Health Division and Sub-Division meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. This may include presenting on topics of expertise, case consultation, and engagement in team and individual development.
(10%)
Education :
Master's Degree Master’s of Social Work, Professional Counseling or Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited program.
Required or
Work Experience :
1-3 years Three years of full-time post-Masters or Doctorate practice in a primary care medical setting under the supervision of a licensed or equivalently qualified social worker or other DORA approved professional practitioner.
RequiredExperience in infant mental health, Healthy Steps, early childhood developmental screening, family systems, and coordination of care with special needs strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish skills strongly preferred.
Educational background in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
Licenses :
LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required or
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong knowledge of infant mental health, infant and toddler development, family systems, and appropriate community resources.
Advanced knowledge and skills in effective biopsychosocial practice and evidence-based interventions for primary care medical settings, particularly with infant mental health and general pediatrics.
Strong skills and knowledge with regard to risk assessment, crisis intervention, and ability to write mental health holds.
Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient and family system in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a medical setting. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice. Knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis with ability to demonstrate this knowledge verbally and in writing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist ("Pharmacist") under general supervision, supplies medications and other pharmaceuticals needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and regulatory requirements. Educates patients and healthcare workers relative to drugs and medications usage, adverse drug reactions, side effects, contraindications, etc. according to professional standards. Manages the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy support staff. Essential Functions: Interprets and clarifies orders for all types of medications.
Researches and responds promptly to drug information requests.
Monitors drug therapies for appropriateness and formulary adherence.
Provides therapeutic drug monitoring of targeted medications as applicable.
Monitors drug therapy for potential drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-disease interactions.
Advises patients, family and medical staff on use of various medications including dosage, side effects, drug interactions and composition.
Directly supervises the work of pharmacy technicians and support staff as required by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy.
(35%)
Prepares or oversees the compounding, labeling and packaging of sterile or non-sterile medications, products and pharmaceuticals in accordance with all regulatory requirements as applicable.
Acts as a consultant on medication-related issues and assisting in coordinating the drug utilization programs.
Assists in the development and maintenance of policies & procedures when warranted.
Maintains secure storage and records of all medications in accordance with manufacturer, state and federal requirements.
Complies with established departmental and DHHA policies and procedures, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.
Completes and meets the competency standards including education and training that is specific to the patient populations and practice site served. Keeps job knowledge current.
Assists in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians.
Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and departmental trainings as applicable.
(35%)
Understands patient safety goals and other quality metrics that affect area of practice.
Reports and follows up on medication or patient safety issues as needed; works to resolve problems in a manner that will improve patient safety and team efficiency.
Reports medication events (adverse drug reactions and medication errors) using the organizations’ event reporting system.
Collaborates with key stakeholders across the health system regarding patient care and projects.
Adheres to and complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health.
Adheres to Denver Health and departmental standards of behavior and attendance guidelines.
(30%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree PharmD (preferred) or BPharm Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years PGY1 residency completion preferred
Licenses:
PHA-Licensed Pharmacist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
BCPS-Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
