Open Rank - Psychologist

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Department: Developmental Pediatrics
• Job Title: Open Rank - Psychologist
• Position #: 00606236 – Requisition #:40052

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time faculty member. This position will be based at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and/or across System of Care sites.

Developmental Pediatrics provides a people-first, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to developmental assessment, management, and intervention for children and youth with a wide range of developmental and related challenges.

Developmental Pediatrics is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Clinicians in Developmental Pediatrics work closely with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, and Special Care Clinic, offering robust opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations and intervention services for children with developmental conditions including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, neurogenetic conditions, and other developmental disabilities. In addition to clinical excellence, faculty are expected to demonstrate skills and contributions in clinical consultation, research/scholarship, and teaching and training related to developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of direct clinical services to children with neurodevelopmental and developmental conditions, including psychological interventions utilizing evidence-based individual and group treatment modalities.
• Conduct individual and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary assessments addressing developmental and adaptive functioning concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals to inform diagnostic conceptualization, intervention planning, and continuity of care.
• Participate actively in the education and training of psychology externs, interns, or psychology postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. Training activities may include clinical supervision, case consultation, and didactic teaching.
• Contribute to program development and clinical innovation within Developmental Pediatrics and affiliated programs, including participation in quality improvement initiatives and the refinement of clinical pathways and service models.
• Demonstrate scholarly interest and activity consistent with an academic medical center appointment. Scholarly contributions may include clinical research, program evaluation, development of evidence-based interventions, literature reviews, dissemination of findings, and participation in the development of clinical guidelines or educational materials related to developmental conditions.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at the Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO, or one of the other Developmental Pediatrics Network of Care locations.

Why Join Us

The section of Developmental Pediatrics is comprised of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians, Neurodevelopmental Pediatricians, Advanced Practice Providers, Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Genetic Counselors, and a Pharmacist.

Our mission is to ensure that every child has an opportunity to develop the skills needed to have the maximum level of independence and contentment, and to have optimal physical, behavioral, and mental health.

Developmental Pediatrics houses a variety of specialty clinics within Developmental Pediatrics including the Fragile X Clinic; The eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic, Sleep and Toileting clinics along with a range of group and individual intervention modalities to address behavioral psychological and social skill challenges.

We offer bilingual medical and psychology assessments as well as medical follow-up and psychology interventions. We also participate in neurogenetic multidisciplinary clinics outside our section.

We have a medical fellowship program in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and psychology externships, as well as pre- and post-doctoral training programs. We also have a strong research program and excellent faculty support by the Department of Pediatrics.

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.

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

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.

Associate Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.

Experience

Typically 4-7+ years of post-licensure clinical experience in pediatric/developmental settings (or equivalent).

Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated progressively independent practice and programmatic contributions.

Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.

Experience

• Typically 7–10+ years post-licensure with recognized expertise in developmental disabilities.
• Clinical Leadership & Innovation: Sustained leadership of service lines, new program development, or system-level quality initiatives with documented outcomes
• Teaching & Mentorship: Substantial and sustained teaching/mentorship

Scholarly/Academic Impact: National reputation demonstrated by senior/lead authorship, practice guidelines, invited keynotes, PI/co-PI roles, or equivalent

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
• Compliance with hospital and medical staff by-law requirements of the job.

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of post-graduate clinical experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in medical, specialty care, or interdisciplinary settings.

Experience providing caregiver-mediated interventions, parent training, and consultation to medical and educational teams.

Proficiency with standardized psychological, developmental, and adaptive behavior assessment instruments commonly used in a pediatric population.

Experience addressing common developmental concerns including sleep, toileting, and feeding challenges in pediatric populations.

Teaching, supervision, or mentorship experience with psychology trainees, medical learners, or interdisciplinary professionals.

Record of scholarly activity, quality improvement, program development, or clinical innovation relevant to psychology or developmental-behavioral health.

Experience navigating healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations related to psychological services in pediatric medical settings.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing access to care for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

A history of academic or scholarly activity and interest related to the field of clinical psychology and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable familiarity with a range of developmental behavioral conditions.
• Familiarity and expertise with intervention processes and/or instruments used with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
• The ability to create strong and respectful professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Curiosity about the impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and the impact o