Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Attending

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Attending

Rank: Open Rank – Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00849779 – Requisition #40268

Job Summary

The Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Attending will provide clinical care on the UCHealth Tower 3. The Attending will be a member of a team that covers the 40-bed unit throughout the course of the week. The team will include other inpatient psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, APPs, residents, and medical students. The Attending will oversee the evaluation, treatment, and discharge of their patients during their stay on the unit. They will address their psychiatric and medical conditions as appropriate for their stay. The Attending will collaborate with trainees and carry their own direct care patients. The Attending may also provide ECT for treatment of refractory depression on the adjacent ECT Suite.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Providing inpatient level of care on the psychiatric unit from admission until discharge.
• Developing an appropriate treatment plan, monitoring progress towards goals, and determining disposition upon discharge for the patients under their care.
• This position requires familiarity with the use of emergency medications, seclusion/restraint procedures, pharmacology for acute agitation, risk assessment, and treatment of substance intoxication and withdrawal.
• The inpatient psychiatrist should be comfortable managing comorbid medical conditions in collaboration with inpatient medicine/surgery attendings as appropriate.
• Providing ECT treatment if desired.
• Actively Contributes to Academic Advancement of his/her discipline and builds relationships with other departments and campuses
• Keeps apprised of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skills

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

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 .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor

• 1-3 years of clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• MD and/or DO
• CO Physician License or Eligible for CO Physician License
• Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry.

Associate Professor

• 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

Professor

• 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

Terms of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Track:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher 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 .

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret age specific developmental, physiologic, and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.
• Experience in making psychiatric diagnoses and managing psychiatric disorders.
• Experience working effectively on a psychiatric behavioral health team.
• Experience in telepsychiatry.
• Experience in consultation-liaison and/or emergency psychiatry.
• Completion of a consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience working with medically complex patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model with colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees across disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Interest in developing a collaborative program of research in specialty medical settings, although research interest is not required for this position.
• Epic Certification.
• Demonstrates culturally accountable mental health practices and values.
• Knows and or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds as well as various skill levels and value systems.
• Applies sound clinical experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals .

How to Apply

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

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• 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: Heidi McKinnon, heidi.mckinnon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/10/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $220,000 to $250,000.

Sr. Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $220,000 to $250,000.

Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $220,000 to $250,000.

Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $250,000 to $270,000.

Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $280,000 to $310,000

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .