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Denver Health
Denver, Colorado

APP Psychologist Lead (Healthy World )

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$117k-$140k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven APP Psychologist Lead (Healthy World ) to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department: CHS Behavioral Health

Job Summary

The Psychologist Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the APPs within the department. The Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day clinical and administrative activities that support the team. Clinical responsibilities vary to specific clinical setting and may include providing doctoral level individual and/or group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, case coordination, and case management.

Essential Functions

Provide high quality psychological clinical services as assigned and specific to clinical service which may include psychotherapy (individual, group, couples and/or families) and psychological assessment (achievement, cognitive, and/or personality). (75%)

Generate documentation of clinical psychological services, including psychological assessment reports as applicable, in the medical record in a timely fashion. (5%)

Participate in teaching and clinical supervision of psychology practicum students, psychology doctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows in collaboration with the psychology training programs. (5%)

Collect information and provide input for annual performance reviews. Provides input for corrective actions. Direct regular meetings of the multidisciplinary team. (5%)

Monitor caseload distribution and effective management of active patients. Assist in developing behavior management plans on patients. (5%)

Support clinical administrative tasks such as audit of clinical documentation, development and management of standard of work, aligning team members with Denver Health and departmental strategic initiatives and data tracking. (5%)

Education

Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required

Work Experience

4-6 years post-doctoral experience Required

Licenses

  • PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and
  • BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge and skills in psychodiagnostics and in conducting evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.

Has knowledge and experience needed to conduct supervision with advanced psychology trainees and licensed psychologists. Possesses skills needed to participate effectively in a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team.

Can participate in teaching other professionals and can participate as a faculty member with the psychology internship and training program.

Possesses advanced written and oral communication skills.

Has knowledge of effective psychological practice in medical settings. Knowledge and the ability to audit for compliance of State, Federal and Agency mandated documentation.

Possesses critical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

  • Provides both clinical care and basic administrative assistance.
  • Proficient with computers and technology including word processing and electronic medical record.
  • Manages a high volume of email and other communication.

Shift: Work Type

Regular

Salary

$117,000.00 - $139,800.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community.

Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.

We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

  • Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
  • Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
  • Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
  • 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
  • Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
  • Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
  • Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
  • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance

  • Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
  • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychologist Lead provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to APPs while managing day-to-day clinical and administrative activities. They also deliver direct psychological services, including psychotherapy and assessment, and participate in training programs for students and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in psychology and possess 4-6 years of post-doctoral experience. A valid state license as a Psychologist and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary team coordinationEvidence-based interventionCompliance auditingElectronic medical records

Psychology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In Colorado, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$137k (237 salary observations; 494 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (5,756 salary observations; 22,510 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$117k–$140kNurse Practitioner median $91k (middle half $80k–$140k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Colorado vs national$137k median in Colorado$140k nationally (−2%)237 state / 5,756 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nurse practitioner listings in Colorado271 active15,417 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment271 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings (all professions)697 in the last 30 days302 the 30 days before (+131%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties)+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Colorado figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Colorado Psychology postings state pay.

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About Denver Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Medical, dental, vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
On-site employee fitness center
Free RTD EcoPass
Childcare discount programs

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.