Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.) for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute

• University of Colorado Anschutz
• Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
• Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.) for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute Outpatient Clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado - Child and Adolescent Psychologist
• Position #00854483 – Requisition #41716

Job Summary

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.

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.

The Pediatric Mental Health Institute provides opportunities for faculty to join outpatient specialty clinics including anxiety/OCD, mood, neurodevelopment, and eating disorders. Future specialty clinics will support early childhood, youth with medical complexities, and youth with disruptive behaviors.

The specialty clinics allow faculty to obtain specialized training and provide evidence-based individual/family/group therapy and assessment, while contributing to research/scholarly activities and ongoing program development in these specialty areas.

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 mental 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

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 $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit 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%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: 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. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Instructor

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

Senior Instructor

Assistant Professor:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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