Psychiatrist (part-time) - Crisis Stabilization Unit/CSU (63039)

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$122K - $183K

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Salary Range: $122,116.33 - $183,174.49 Salary/yearJob Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and highly skilled Part-Time Psychiatrist (20 hours/week) to join our innovative Crisis Services team. In this in-person daytime role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults in our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), conducting psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, medication management, and substance use treatment while partnering with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, prescribers, clinicians, and case managers dedicated to delivering exceptional crisis care. Supported by fellow prescribers who provide coverage during off-hours, you will play a vital role in helping individuals navigate acute mental health and substance use challenges in a state-of-the-art, five-day overnight stabilization program. When CSU census allows, you will also support the Psychiatric Access Clinic, providing timely evaluations and treatment for individuals needing rapid access to care. The ideal candidate is an empathetic clinician, lifelong learner, and experienced medical leader who is passionate about serving individuals in crisis, values teamwork, enjoys solving complex clinical and systems-level challenges, and is committed to advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered behavioral health care.

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2 days/week, specific days are negotiable.

Salary for this role.

Salary is based on 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 20 hours per week. Fewer than 20 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

  • vision, as necessary. Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed. Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned. Maintain avail
  • ability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate. Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed. Attend team and other meetings, as necessary. Provide consultation with other physicians and staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed. Attend continuing medical education conferences to maintain excellent standards of care, on a regular basis. Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies. Complete required education and training in a timely manner. Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner. Complete required education and training in a timely manner. Accurately and completely document patient care. Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Qualifications

Requirements: Doctor of Medicine / Osteopathy. Successful completion of an accredited residency training program in psychiatry (DO/MDs only). Residency in psychiatry (DO/MDs only). Preferred: three years of relevant clinical work experience. Colorado Medical License or Valid Prescriptive Authority in good standing: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado MD or DO license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient. Valid and Current DEA. Preferred: DEA-X Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

  • ability coverage* 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued Vacation pay up to 20 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term dis
  • ability* *Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more Our Mission, Vision and Core Values. Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery. Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, dis
  • ability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion. #LI-KE1

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, medication management, and substance use treatment within a crisis stabilization unit. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate patients, provide clinical supervision, and share 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program. Must hold an active Colorado medical license and current DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentCrisis interventionPatient care coordinationTreatment planningMedical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (part-time) - Crisis Stabilization Unit/CSU (63039) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 18,630 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery ranks #10 of 10 employers hiring Psychiatrist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 24 active listings.

In Colorado, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$326k (84 salary observations; 208 listings), vs ~$337k nationally (2,510 salary observations; 4,708 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
36% this job
Visa sponsorship
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician roles

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Mental Health Care
Aurora, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting and matching up to 4% after one year
Accrued Vacation pay up to 20 days
Accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year
10 Paid Company Holidays and 1 floating holiday