Psychiatrist

About the Role

ERC Pathlight is seeking Adult Psychiatrists and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join their Denver-based physician team. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions while providing care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
• Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations.
• Determining appropriate levels of care.
• Advocating for patients within healthcare systems.
• Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing.
• Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine prioritizing patient outcomes and experiences.
• Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment.
• Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements.
• Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation.
• Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities.
• Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth.
• Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested.
• Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members.
• Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders.

On-Call Expectations

• Participate in the medical staff weekend call rotation.
• Cover assigned facilities from Friday evening through Monday morning.
• Conduct in-person inpatient rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Provide coverage for psychiatric calls from inpatient units during the call period.
• Additional compensation of $2,000 per weekend call assignment.
• Current physician staffing typically results in call responsibilities approximately once every 2-3 months.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completion of an Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training.
• Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state(s) where patients are seen.
• BLS/CPR certifications, licensures, and registrations.
• All certifications for this position must remain current.
• Knowledge of regulatory body requirements, including Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completion of an Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training.
• Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state(s) where patients are seen.
• BLS/CPR certifications, licensures, and registrations.
• All certifications for this position must remain current.
• Knowledge of regulatory body requirements, including Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulations.

Compensation

• Colorado pay range: $280,000 - $320,000 USD (based upon candidate experience and market expectations).
• $45,000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Additional $2,000 Compensation Per Weekend Call Assignment.
• Competitive Compensation Package.