**Lead Psychiatrist Colorado Department of Corrections**

**Description**

**University of Colorado Anschutz**

**Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Population and Public Mental Health**

**Job Title: Lead** **Psychiatrist - Colorado Department of Corrections**

**Position #00849771 - Requisition #40267**

**Job Summary:**

Key Responsibilities

Examples of Work Performed

+ The Psychiatric Lead is responsible for completing intake and follow-up assessments of RTP clients.
+ Participates in mental health team meetings at each RTP, reviews program referrals and discharges, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders relevant to the RTP.
+ Ensures adherence to regulatory expectations and oversees other providers in the RTP setting.
+ Acts with autonomy and creativity in advancing the quality of care within RTP including by analyzing trends in diagnostic presentations, dev...