Psychologist - Open Rank

1 day ago
Aurora, Colorado$110K - $239KFull TimePediatrics
Practice Authority in
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Colorado as a Psychologist – Developmental Pediatrics, Aurora in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

  • behavioral conditions, including psychological and behavioral interventions utilizing evidence
  • based individual and group treatment modalities, including ABA
  • 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

Requirements

  • 7+ years of post
  • licensure with recognized expertise in developmental disabilities. · Clinical Leadership & Innovation: Sustained leadership of service lines, new program development, or system
  • law requirements of the job.
  • For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $110K - $239K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Colorado in [object Object].

Key Skills

Neurodevelopmental evaluationsClinical behavioral assessmentPsychological interventionApplied behavior analysisInterdisciplinary assessmentClinical supervisionProgram developmentQuality improvementClinical researchNeurodiversity affirming careAutism spectrum disorder assessmentIntellectual disability assessmentEvidence-based treatmentMultidisciplinary collaborationPsychological testingPediatric psychology
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at University of Colorado is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of Colorado lists compensation for this psychologist position at $110k to $239k annually.

This is approximately 29% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($110k–$239k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurodevelopmental evaluations, Clinical behavioral assessment, Psychological intervention, Applied behavior analysis, Interdisciplinary assessment, Clinical supervision, Program development, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations and evidence-based behavioral interventions for children with developmental conditions. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the training of students and fellows while engaging in scholarly research.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement 401(a) 10% employer contribution, 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, Tuition benefit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Colorado

Higher Education
Aurora, Colorado
10+

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement 401(a) 10% employer contribution
22 vacation days
15 sick days
11 holidays
Tuition benefit

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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