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Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - PRN
Fort Collins, United States
Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
0-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No
Description of Work Unit
Medical Services
The Medical Clinic at the CSU Health Network provides acute and chronic care to CSU students by appointments and on a walk-in basis for urgent concerns. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners care for students, with emphasis on preventive care, education, and continuity. The medical staff are supported by a full range of laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns. Minor procedures are performed in the clinic. The Medical Clinic provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff.
CSU Health Network
The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/.
Why work at Colorado State University?
Commitment to Campus
Colorado State University’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty and staff. Here are just a few…
CSU Health Network
The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/.
Why work at Colorado State University?
Commitment to Campus
Colorado State University’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty and staff. Here are just a few…
- FREE credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through Employee Study Privilege
- FREE growth/training/development opportunities
- FREE MAX transit use with CSU identifications
- After-school programs and summer camps for kids
- Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
For more detail about these programs, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/employee-assistance-program; https://hr.colostate.edu/care-program.
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Top Public Research University
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Top Public Research University
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:
- Produced record enrollment
- Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success
- Seen record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals
- Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty
- Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign
- Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Live in Fort Collins
Live in Fort Collins
Fort Collins, which has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870, is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, just 60 miles from Denver. The city boasts a lively arts and cultural scene, shopping in historic Old Town, a strong economy, and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 200 miles of bike paths and trails, easy access to the scenic Poudre River and majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, and within easy driving distance of Colorado’s iconic ski areas, it is a year-round paradise. Boasting a mild climate, thriving high-tech industry, and some of the best microbreweries in the world, it’s no wonder Fort Collins annually ranks among the most livable small cities in the United States.
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Position Summary
The Psychiatrist – PRN works as a provider of psychiatric care and reports directly to the Director of Psychiatry Services.
The Psychiatrist – PRN provides care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including substance use problems and complex case management in collaboration with medical providers and therapeutic counseling providers. This position provides psychiatric assessments and management, laboratory orders to determine appropriate medication management, and interpreting tests and documenting care in the electronic medical records; assesses patients’ progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; initiates emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to the community providers when needed; provides telepsychiatry services through the phone/video conferencing if needed; and collaborates with others within and outside of the CSU Health Network to ensure that patients receive optimal care.
The Psychiatrist – PRN is a Temporary Hourly position, works a schedule of 0-40 hours per week, and works a variable schedule with no guaranteed hours.
Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.
The Psychiatrist – PRN provides care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including substance use problems and complex case management in collaboration with medical providers and therapeutic counseling providers. This position provides psychiatric assessments and management, laboratory orders to determine appropriate medication management, and interpreting tests and documenting care in the electronic medical records; assesses patients’ progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; initiates emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to the community providers when needed; provides telepsychiatry services through the phone/video conferencing if needed; and collaborates with others within and outside of the CSU Health Network to ensure that patients receive optimal care.
The Psychiatrist – PRN is a Temporary Hourly position, works a schedule of 0-40 hours per week, and works a variable schedule with no guaranteed hours.
Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certification
- MD or DO degree
- Possession of a current, unrestricted Colorado Medical License, or the ability to obtain by the start date
- Board certified in psychiatry
- Current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain by the start date
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Broad range of clinical experience that encompasses multiple diagnoses, including mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis, substance use disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and trauma-informed care
- Experience caring for a college population
- Experience working as an outpatient Staff Psychiatrist and providing consultation with medical and counseling providers
- Experience or willingness to work in an integrated multidisciplinary health care setting
- Experience working with an electronic health record system
Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Other Characteristics
- Collaborative mindset to provide consultation to psychiatry team members, other disciplines within the CSU Health Network integrated practice student health model, and community care entities
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Interest in the wellness of students and their family members/support systems and respect for the role of patients in the decision-making process
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with policies of the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, state, federal and HIPAA requirements
Posting Details
Working Title
Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - PRN
Posting Number
202500601T
Department
Health Network Medical
Salary Range
$102.00 - $113.00 /per hour
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
- Review our detailed benefits information here.
- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
Close Date
09/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.
Complete applications must include:
Complete applications must include:
- Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.
Applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category
Patient Care
Duty/Responsibility
- Provides outpatient adult and occasional adolescent psychiatric evaluations, medication management, management of side effects and brief psychotherapy if appropriate.
- Responsible for ordering medical testing and providing interpretation of same, documenting findings and initiating patients care plans
- Responsible for assessing progress of patients and modifying treatment accordingly
- Completes electronic medical record documentation on time according to CSUHN policies
- Shares responsibility with other psychiatric providers for daily coverage of urgent appointment and selective clinics if necessary. These clinics include, but are not limited to iTEAM, Transgender Healthcare Team, Eating Disorder Team and DAY Programs (Drug/Alcohol treatment)
- Evaluates and institutes emergency hospitalization procedures of patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization
- Refers patients to community psychiatric practitioners or other specialized services/clinics as necessary
- Serves as a consultation/liaison psychiatrist for other providers
- Works with nurses /medical assistants/ other health technicians for care coordination, medication refills, and otherwise optimizing patient care needs
- Consults with the Counseling Services and medical providers at the CSU Health Network regarding patients in accordance with established guidelines
- Participates in integrated health care delivery systems by seeking collaboration and being an active member of the team
- Provides telepsychiatry services remotely, when needed, via video/phone conferencing with the patient/their family
- Promotes the equality of the mental health care for all patients
- Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time
90%
Job Duty Category
Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement
Duty/Responsibility
- Participates in internal peer review process
- Preceptor for medical students on psychiatry rotation
- Participates in required meetings and educational activities and is involved in CSU Health Network or University committees as needed
- Assist as a physician mentor to one or more psychiatric nurse practitioners and/or psychiatric physician assistants at the CSU Health Network if needed
Percentage Of Time
10%
References
Minimum References Required
3
Maximum References Required
3
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