Outpatient Psychiatric Medical Director Fort Logan Campus

Job Summary:

The Colorado Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) has established the Outpatient Services Division, a program to expand the continuum of care for individuals with serious mental illness and provide a transition from inpatient level of care to a less restrictive setting in the community while addressing their care needs.

This position is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus.

The focus of this position is to provide continued support with high intensity treatment including PHP/IOP level of care, individual therapy, competency restoration, medication services, court support, clinical case management, and assertive community treatment.

This position is considered full-time (1.0 FTE).

Examples of Work Performed:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the psychiatric supervision of clients treated on an outpatient basis and provide continuity of care for psychiatric medication prescriptions for clients entering and transitioning from Outpatient Services ahead of transition to a new provider.

• Responsible for responding to psychiatric crisis and/or escalation of psychiatric symptoms for clients in Outpatient Services and meet with clients on a scheduled and as needed basis for treatment plan reviews/medication management appointments.

• Oversee and renew court-ordered outpatient civil certifications for those clients requiring that higher degree of supervised care.

• Responsible for making decisions and assisting with coordination regarding readmission to a higher level of care for these clients, when necessary.

• Provide direct supervision of PAs and RNs who will also be providing treatment services to the clients Outpatient Services.

• Collaborate as part of a treatment team that would include case managers, behavioral health specialists, and mental health clinicians, and other providers.

• Attend required treatment team meetings to review the status of individuals within the program and provide input regarding readiness for discharge.

• Assist administrative staff with monitoring admission referrals for medical appropriateness. Provide second-level review of complex cases and serve as resource for leadership.

• Support the work of the Credentialing Committee, the Coding Committee, and other leadership work for the Clinic programs.

• Work closely with the OCFMH Division Director and Deputy Director of Outpatient Services to develop policies and procedures and collaborate regarding the overall operation of the program.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and in person at the Fort Logan, CO location.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualification:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice:

• MD/DO, CO Physician License for a CO Physician License

• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active DEA License/Registration

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Outpatient and community-based settings.

• Experience Partial Hospitalization programing.

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

• 2+ Leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff, faculty and stakeholders.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Viki Manley, viki.manley@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/30/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range: