Clinical Psychologist – Senior Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Family Medicine

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Senior
Instructor

Position # 00854209: – Requisition # 41559
:

Job Summary:

The Department of Family Medicine provides primary health care,
educates medical and psychology students and graduates, conducts
research and engages with communities. This position will provide
therapeutic evaluation and treatment of patients with psychological
disorders at Family Medicine clinic(s) coordinating with
multi-disciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a
patient-centered medical home setting committed to providing
equitable care to a varied population.

Ideal candidates will have experience with integrated team-based
care, with additional expertise in motivational interviewing,
evidence-based psychotherapies, and working with different
populations. Clinical skill is required for conducting assessments,
brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions,
substance use treatment, and triage to the appropriate level of
care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

· Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health
questions and presenting concerns to family medicine
providers.

· Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional
conditions.

· Facilitate group visits as needed.

· Design and implement health promotion/disease prevention
interventions.

· Support goal setting and patient self-management skills.

Teaching and Supervision

· Directly supervise behavioral health trainees (graduate students,
psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure
psychologists).

Interprofessional

· Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.

· Coach physicians in communication skills and techniques of health
behavior change.

· Conduct hospital rounds as needed.

· Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health
conditions.

· Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation
initiatives, workflow modification, and the identification and
deployment of new efficiencies.

Administrative

· Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.

· Keep well-informed of the latest developments in field, both
academically and through applied skill.

· May participate in clinical research projects (but not required
to be a clinician-researcher unless pursuing traditional promotion
path). Accept other responsibilities specifically assigned by the
Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.

· Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in
order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills;
participate in faculty development activities.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located
Denver, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is “To heal, teach,
discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing,
fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the
communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine
has four key aims, each with specific goals:

· Patient Care – Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every
patient.

· Research – Create and disseminate new knowledge.

· Training – Train a future integrated, Family Medicine
workforce.

· Community Engagement - Achieve health equality with community
engagement and advocacy.

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 (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.

· Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

· Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with
enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical
psychologist.

· Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a
psychologist. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through
the University of Colorado Health system.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a
primary care based setting that promotes an all-encompassing
environment.

· Expertise in motivational interviewing, and evidence-based
psychotherapies.

· E xperience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular
perspectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted
assessments to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions,
health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for
appropriate level of care.

· Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and
trainees.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with clinic faculty and staff.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team and
independently.

· Experience training and developing staff.

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 .

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they
relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone
number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 1/15/2027.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this
position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$92,000 to $140,000

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not
eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination 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.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to
ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .