Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections

We are recruiting for a motivated Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections to join our teamWe are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentDenver Sheriff Urban InstituteJob SummaryThe Behavioral Health Psychiatrist for Correctional Care, under general supervision, diagnoses and treats adult patients with complex co-occurring medical, behavioral health and substance mis-use disorders as well as homelessness, poverty; and treatment-resistance. The Psychiatrist provides evidence-based cost-effective clinical services including assessment, behavioral interventions, consultation, emergency medications, M-1 holds and other involuntary treatments such as seclusion/restraints, somatic treatments, triage and other clinical services. The Psychiatrist directs care teams in identifying appropriate levels of care for complex patient presentations using experience and judgment to accomplish goals, routinely collaborating with operational colleagues to maintain quality, safety, and financial viability. Holds a faculty position at the University of Colorado.Essential Functions:Education:- Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs. RequiredWork Experience:Licenses:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:ShiftDays (United States of America)Work TypeRegular (0.8 FTE)Salary$242,900.00 - $285,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)BenefitsOur ValuesAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.[](

Created: 2026-01-16