Psychiatry Medical Director Position in Denver Suburbs

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Psychiatrist with Lifepoint Behavioral Health, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Denver Springs is a state-of-the-art 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Englewood, CO.

Position Overview:

We are recruiting a full-time Psychiatry Medical Director to assist with patient management within our inpatient units. This role offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry, with all subspecialties welcome and new grads encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Setting: Inpatient adult psychiatry and detox services
• Census: Average 10-15 patients per day
• Support: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner support based on census
• Schedule: Full-time with call just one weekend per month
• Team Culture: Multidisciplinary and mission-driven

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in an inpatient setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision as needed.

Requirements:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active CO medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Location Highlights:

Englewood, CO is home to 35,000 people in the heart of the Denver metropolitan region. Englewood is a proudly independent, full-service community with the third-highest concentration of millennials in Colorado. Minutes from world-class art and entertainment venues in downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Englewood is home to major medical and manufacturing facilities along with its own foodie, arts and startup communities centered in historic downtown Englewood and the Central Business District. Englewood is also a transportation hub with two light rail stops on the Denver regional passenger rail system and exceptional roadway access provided from all directions by US Highway 285 (Hampden Ave.) and US Highway 85 (Santa Fe Blvd.). Bus service is provided by RTD, including the most frequent bus route in the region, the 0, and the free Englewood Trolley that connects the Englewood light rail station to downtown Englewood, the medical district, and civic center.

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.