Behavioral Health Psychiatrist-Corrections

This Psychiatry position at Denver Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Denver Health lists compensation for this physician position at $243k to $286k annually.

This is approximately 12% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Interventions, Clinical Services, Assessment, Consultation, Emergency Medications, Involuntary Treatments, Triage, Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats adult patients with complex co-occurring disorders, providing evidence-based clinical services including assessment, interventions, consultation, and managing emergency and involuntary treatments. This role also directs care teams in determining appropriate leve...

Benefits package: Up to 27 paid days off per year, Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, Generous medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation), On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes, Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks, Tuition reimbursement & assistance, Education & development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.