Child and Adolescent Psychologist

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine - Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry

Open Rank - Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.) for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute Outpatient Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado - Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Position #00799496 - Requisition #26222

This position may be eligible for a one-time sign on bonus up to $10,000 and is eligible for the Public Service Loan Program.

Join our team & be a part of a transformative healthcare journey by playing a pivotal role in care services. Our teams are working on cutting edge program development across the continuum of care and within our community.

• The Learning Health System (LHS) initiative provides infrastructure and governance targeting issue resolution through continuous learning cycles. We align science, informatics, incentives, & culture to seamlessly integrate best practices into our delivery processes. Be a part of helping us shape the future of patient-centered care.

• Our new Crisis Services program provide patients and families with timely, effective care during a mental health crisis by initiating care in our EDs for patients who are currently experiencing a menta health crisis, developing a new unit for patients not yet safe to go home, who would benefit from a family-centered, acute crisis intervention, and establish a crisis clinic to provide rapid access to ambulatory treatment.
• Our new Traverse Academy, a school-based intensive mental health treatment program, within the Cheery Creek School District is slated to open in Fall of 2023. It is an integrated school and intensive outpatient treatment center, including specialized transition programming, for students with significant and impairing emotional and/or behavioral disorders. The program is part of an effort to reduce risk for self-injurious behavior and suicide through collaborative school-academic partnerships and facilitate a smooth transition from intensive treatment to the student's home school.

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Department Of Psychiatry Diversity Equity Inclusion Information:

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to hold the Department of Psychiatry's (DOP) faculty, staff, and trainees accountable for promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and respect. We are committed to continuous education, sustaining cultural humility, and action related to DEI topics including a systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with the DOP DEI mission and vision.

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/dei/mission-statement-and-vision

The DOP, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU) and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI), Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) has an opening for a full-time Child and Adolescent Psychologist in their outpatient clinic. Please note this is an open-rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.

Nature of Work

This position is primarily responsible for providing evidence-based mental health services to youth and their families in the CHCO PMHI outpatient clinic at the Anschutz Medical Campus and/or at one of the Network of Care locations. The CHCO PMHI outpatient clinic serves youth presenting with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and trauma. There may be opportunities to work in additional clinical, training, and/or research settings within PMHI based on skillset and program needs.

Professional Field

Psychology

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct evidence-based patient care to youth and families including diagnostic evaluations, as well as individual, family, and group therapy
• Develop and implement treatment plans and engage in ongoing treatment monitoring
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external providers involved in a patient's care
• Supervise, teach, and mentor mental health trainees
• Engage in research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement projects
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or workgroups
• May have opportunities to engage in program development in collaboration with PMHI clinical leadership

Supervision Received

The Child and Adolescent Psychologist report to the PMHI Clinical Director, Dr. Jessica Hawks.

Supervision Exercised

The Child and Adolescent Psychologist will not supervise other employees. There will be opportunities to provide supervision, training, and mentoring to mental health trainees.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000

Associate Professor: $130,000 to $145,000

Professor: $175,000 to $205,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado
• Must have significant prior experience in a psychiatric setting serving youth and families
• Completed an APA-approved Ph.D. or PsyD training program, including an APA-approved internship
• Education: PsyD or PhD
• Experience: 1-7+ years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Senior Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Assistant Professor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Associate Professor: 4-7 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Professor: 7+ years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.

Applicable for all ranks: Minimum degree required Ph.D. and/or PsyD, Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the State of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks)

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience following completion of a post-doctoral fellowship
• Experience working in an APA accredited training program
• Experience working in an academic medical center
• Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (e.g., clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Clinical expertise in providing evidence-based assessment and treatment to youth and families in an outpatient mental health setting
• Strong foundation in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral theory. Well-versed in evidence-based treatments and ability to flexibly apply these interventions with fidelity across a wide range of presenting concerns
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, trainees, patients, and families
• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices
• Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals
• Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as the ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects