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Child and Adolescents Psychiatrist | Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

CFHW
place Lafayette, 80026
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Medication Management
Pharmacotherapy
Involuntary
Mandated/Court Ordered

About Job



Child And Adolescents Psychiatrist | Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services including administering and supervising evidence-based treatment with an emphasis on medical or somatic therapies; medication evaluation and management, identification of potential physical problems impacting the mental and physical health of patients, ordering and monitoring appropriate laboratory tests, consultation and collaboration with primary care providers, and consultation with emergency psychiatric services. In addition, this provider will have additional experience and knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides psychiatric diagnostic and medication evaluations and provides patients with medication education and psychoeducation at CFHW sites.
  • Provides specialty expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry.
  • Prepares documentation for certifications and court-ordered medications if applicable for adult patients.
  • Attends court to support requests for short-term and long-term certification of clients for involuntary treatment if applicable for adult patients.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary focus groups, committees, and task forces charged with researching and improving clinical practices and developing or updating programs and business processes.
  • Educates patients and their families regarding treatment options and recovery strategies.
  • Collaborates with other providers, nursing, counselors, and other staff in the development and delivery of comprehensive care.

Compensation Range: $100,885 - $274,949 Annualized

What We Offer:

  • Student loan repayment programs based on location and role
  • Federal malpractice coverage (FTCA)
  • Comprehensive benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • FSA/HSA
    • Life and disability
    • Accident/hospital plans
    • Retirement with employer contributions
  • Vacation, sick, and extended illness time off options
  • Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
  • Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

What We Need:

  • Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado. For MDs, ABPN board certification is desirable but not required (must be board-eligible)
  • DEA Certification required
  • M.D. or D.O. degree (or international equivalent) with ACGME-accredited residency training program in general psychiatry (adult psychiatrists) and in child and adolescent psychiatry (child psychiatrists)
  • Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants with specific knowledge in child and adolescent will be considered
  • Prior experience working with adults or children in an outpatient/inpatient setting preferred

Extra:

Loan Repayment program under Colorado Health Services Corps

This posting will close on 5/26/2025 or until the position is filled.

Recommended Skills

  • Business Processes
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Consulting
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Focus Group
  • Hardworking And Dedicated

Recommended Skills

  • Business Processes
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Consulting
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Focus Group
  • Hardworking And Dedicated

Professional Field

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professional badgePsychiatry
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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Pharmacotherapy

Practice Specifics

Populations

Involuntary
Mandated/Court Ordered
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic