Inpatient Psychiatrist - Northern Colorado | $350,000-$400,000

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

$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.