Open Rank - Integrated Pediatric Psychologist (Flex Position) (PhD/PsyD)

Job Summary:

Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a Coverage/Flex Position (PhD/PsyD) – OPEN RANK Integrated Pediatric Psychologist position.

Reporting to the Section Head for Integrated Behavioral Health, this position is responsible for direct clinical care, teaching, supervision, and program development duties, with a focus on providing integrated behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are seen in medical subspecialty outpatient, inpatient, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or primary care settings. This posting is for a Flex Psychologist position and work location will be determined based on organizational need at any given time. This is a faculty position with rank commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Provide integrated behavioral health services across medical ambulatory clinics, multidisciplinary clinics, hospital inpatient settings, and/or primary care settings throughout the Children’s Hospital Colorado system including at network of care sites.
• Consult with pediatric medical teams around addressing behavioral health and environmental factors that impact child well-being including adherence, compliance, adjustment to medical diagnosis and treatment, mental health, behavioral, developmental, and family factors.
• Collaborate with medical teams, allied health professionals, resource partners including social work, family navigators, and community health liaisons to deliver comprehensive, team-based care.
• Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of medical, behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated behavioral health programming in healthcare settings.
• Engage in teaching, supervision, and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid - This posting is for a Flex Psychologist position and work location will be determined based on organizational need at any given time.

Why Join Us:

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 $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

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:

Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• PhD and/or PsyD

Sr. Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• PhD and/or PsyD

Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• PhD and/or PsyD

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• PhD and/or PsyD

Professor:

• 7+ years of related (pick one: clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• PhD and/or PsyD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in the use of developmentally and diagnostically appropriate screening and assessment tools
• Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models including but not limited motivational interviewing, consultation models, and flexible application of behavioral and developmental interventions to address medical and mental health concerns
• 1-3 years serving as a supervisor for psychology trainees
• Experience and skill in consulting with professional colleagues and healthcare staff
• Ability to deliver services in Spanish is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments and consultations in integrated healthcare settings
• Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees across a wide array of clinical settings
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical information-sharing, training and supervision, and presentations/education to community audiences
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Experience supervising psychology trainees and supporting

• Experience with diverse pediatric populations.
  
  Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or