Addiction Psychiatrist
Denver Health
Posted on:
Mary Armijo
Job Title
Addiction Psychiatrist
Job URL
https://denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-Main/job/Main-Campus---Pavilion-K---667-Bannock-Street-Denver-CO-80204/Psychiatry-Specialist-Physician_R18101-1?jobFamilyGroup=e553407959ab1027dadfba1f02e40000
Location
Main Campus - Pavilion K - 667 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204
Posted Date
08/25/2026
Requisition ID
R18101
Time Type
Full time
Department
OBHS Substance Pro-Fee
Position Overview
**Job Summary** This physician has completed residency training in psychiatry and fellowship training in addiction psychiatry and provides addiction and general psychiatric care throughout Behavioral Health Services. This care may include correctional, inpatient, outpatient, medical, and emergency settings. This physician diagnoses and treats adolescents and adults with complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders and health-related social needs such as homelessness and poverty. Addiction psychiatrists educate trainees and support continuous quality improvement and Learning Health System work. **Essential Functions** :
* Obtains relevant medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses, implements and directs effective psychiatric treatments. (90%)
* Educates learners from various disciplines. (5%)
* Supports continuous quality improvement and Denver Health as a Learning Health System (5%)
Qualifications
**Education** :
* Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medial school. Required and
* Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Successful completion of a psychiatric residency Required and
* Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Successful completion of a fellowship in addiction psychiatry Required and
* Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Board-certification in general and addiction psychiatry Required
**Work Experience** :
**Licenses** :
* MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
* BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** :
* 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. 2. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. 3. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. 4. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. 5. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. 6. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. 7. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. 8. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 9. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Salary Range (USD)
$267,800.00 - $314,200.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future --- with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development --- while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
* Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
* 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
* Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
* Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
* Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
* Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
* Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
* Tuition reimbursement & assistance
* Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
* Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
* National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Education
Doctorate Degree Required
Licenses
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Work Type
Regular
For more information about this job, please visit Denver Health's website