Physician, Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$206k-$329k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Colorado Springs Area - Colorado Springs, CO
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Doctorate
- Salary Range: $205800.00 - $329200.00Salary
- Job Shift: Any
- Position Title: Physician, Psychiatrist
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO (In-person)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, schedule set by supervisor At Diversus Health, every team member plays a vital role in improving access to behavioral health care for individuals and families throughout our community, including underserved and vulnerable populations. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to removing barriers to care, promoting recovery, and creating healthier communities. Whether your passion is clinical care, crisis services, operations, administration, leadership, or support services, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Why Join Diversus Health? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer* Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) with a 4% Company Match Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage for Eligible Employees Professional Development and Continuing Education Support Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture Meaningful Work Serving Underserved and Vulnerable Members of Our Community *Benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details are outlined in the
Overview brochure. In the event of any discrepancy, the official plan documents govern. Job Summary: As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist provides clinical services in various settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
Assumes client care responsibilities inclusive of psychiatric medication management through the application of medical knowledge and skills to the process of diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of illnesses.
Conducts psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments, offering psychotropic treatment options and input to treatment plan. Performs, analyzes and documents findings for mental health and substance abuse assessments and interventions as appropriate for specialty training and population services.
Other duties include but are not limited to providing consultations regarding diagnosis and treatment to other agency staff or to community partners (i. e. emergency room and local MDs) and participating in authorizations of medical necessity and other utilization management duties.
Essential Functions: Will provide psychiatric services in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Performs psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses, treatment strategies, and care coordination needs for clients with mental health, substance use, or other psychiatric and medical needs.
Performs pharmacologic treatment strategies, orders medications, monitors, and evaluates progress on psychiatric and/or other medications.
Assesses need for and orders/monitors/evaluates/ and provides clinical interpretation for ongoing evaluation needs for prescribed treatments to include but not limited to lab tests, genetic testing, radiologic tests, specialty consults and coordination needs and clinical data.
Psychiatric medical treatment planning and coordination/consulting/liaison with multidisciplinary staff members, external providers/agencies to ensure quality treatment through but not limited to huddles, staffings, psychiatric consultation, treatment team meetings.
Completes medication/health education to include but not limited to informed consent, benefits, risks, side effects, and alternative treatments for medications ordered, health/wellness management, metabolic risk reduction strategies.
Completes and manages involuntary inpatient and outpatient holds, performs professional comprehensive and timely court ordered mental health and substance use evaluations for legal procedures and assesses appropriate risk/safety management and treatment in least restrictive environment.
Performs timely, concurrent, accurate clinical/billing documentation meeting professional standards in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Documentation and billing coding for all services fully support clinical necessity and appropriate E & M coding standards.
Assures timely access to care, demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to fully meet client needs, and meets applicable productivity standards. Participate in supervision of physician assistants as a primary or secondary supervisor as the need of the department dictates.
Care coordination: Professional and timely communication/care coordination with client/families/involved agencies/ PCP/ and other specialty care providers to ensure timely and coordinated treatment planning and evaluation of client progress.
Schedule will include 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday with periodic weekend coverage to include rounding and call (16 bed Acute Treatment Unit). Additional compensation is provided for weekend coverage. Participates in precepting students from the community.
Participates in orienting Diversus Health Staff to the Acute Treatment Unit or Outpatient Team as needed. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Licensed Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in Colorado in good standing and with no restrictions.
Active DEA Board certification or board eligibility in area of speciality (Child, Adult or Geriatric Pscyhiatry; Substance Abuse; Forensics; Emergency Psychiatry; Alternative and Complimentary Medical; Women’s Health; or Integrated Health), required OR must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire for continued employment.
Knowledge and competency in psychiatric assessment and treatment of populations served. Familiarility with Community Mental Health, Recover Models of Care, and Resilience Theory, preferred.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to patients. Must possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w. p. m. for the input and output of patient information using an electronic record.
Embodies Diversus Health’s Core Values: Teamwork: We achieve more together. Solution-Minded: We embrace problems as opportunities. Impactful: We inspire positive outcomes. Integrity: We commit to do what is right Together, we can build a better tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
Qualifications
- Position Title: Physician, Psychiatrist
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, schedule set by supervisor Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Licensed Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in Colorado in good standing and with no restrictions
Active DEA Board certification or board eligibility in area of speciality (Child, Adult or Geriatric Pscyhiatry; Substance Abuse; Forensics; Emergency Psychiatry; Alternative and Complimentary Medical; Women’s Health; or Integrated Health), required OR must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire for continued employment.
Knowledge and competency in psychiatric assessment and treatment of populations served. Familiarility with Community Mental Health, Recover Models of Care, and Resilience Theory, preferred.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to patients. Must possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w. p. m. for the input and output of patient information using an electronic record.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatrist provides clinical services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and diagnostic assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and ensure coordinated care for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in Colorado with active DEA registration. Board certification or eligibility in a relevant psychiatric specialty is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 68% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In Colorado, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$311k (68 salary observations; 268 listings), vs ~$326k nationally (1,383 salary observations; 7,781 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,259 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $206k–$329k | Psychiatry median $326k (middle half $284k–$363k)117 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $311k median in Colorado | $326k nationally (−5%)68 state / 1,383 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$259k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Colorado | 37 active | 1,869 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 68% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado Physician listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment364 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,336 in the last 30 days | 1,004 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Psychiatrist at Diversus Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,259 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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