Physician Outpatient: Family Med and/or with Addiction Med Focus

The physician provides direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in order to evaluate, diagnose and treat the entire range of psychiatric and substance use disorders. You will provide continuing medication management for assigned clients as well as functioning as the medical team representative on a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services. You will work in a collaborative manner with Advanced Practice Nurses and other members of the care team.
The Mission:
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable - particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are: A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
What You'll Do:
As a Physician- MD/DO, you will provide direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in an outpatient environment at a community mental health center. The primary focus of this position will be providing comprehensive care inclusive of mental health, substance use and physical health care needs. You will:
Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Diagnose disorders, including nature and extent, and determine the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Prescribe medication when necessary.
Maintain documentation consistent with SummitStone quality assurance procedures and clinical performance standards.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records according to agency standards.
Achieve SummitStone standards for the provision of direct/billable client services.
Monitor and evaluate the quality of medical and therapeutic services provided.
Provide direct psychiatric treatment for clients.
Attend committee meetings, staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required.
Comply with County, State and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to mental health care.
Maintain medical staff privileges at designated hospital as required.
Participate in on-call coverage schedule on rotating basis.
Education and Experience:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited university.
Demonstrated commitment and experience working with persons from marginalized communities and other patient populations experiencing vulnerabilities.
Understanding and commitment to Medications for Addiction Treatment and harm reduction principles required
Licenses and Certifications:
DEA Certification
Appropriate medical license in the State of Colorado required.
Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
Board certified or eligible with plans for certification
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with 'yes' - where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can't always do it on their own. That's where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move:
You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you're eager to adapt and learn
The typical hiring range for this position, based on relevant years experience, will be between $217,000 and $270,000.00 annually.
Benefits
We know that most people aren't just searching for a job, they're searching for a career.
But more than that, they're searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you're at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
Flextime Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Financial benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
Health, Medical, and Wellness
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Malpractice Insurance
Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
• Based on working 20+ hours per week
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. This position will be posted for a minimum of three days from 04/28/2025.
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