Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDU2 APP (.5 to 1.0 FTE) will provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department. This position involves evaluating and treating behavioral emergencies and substance intoxication and withdrawal in the emergency department alongside a team of behavioral health evaluators, nurses, emergency medicine physicians, APPs, residents, and medical students. This position will be hired at between 20 and 40 hours per week (.5 to 1.0 FTE), depending on need at time of hire. The APP is responsible for collaborating with other emergency department faculty, staff and other CDU2 psychiatrists and APPs.

Requirements

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.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree in discipline associated with Colorado State Licensure
Current Colorado NP, PMHNP or PA license
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing or Physician Assistant Credential Review Board.
Sr. Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree in discipline associated with Colorado State Licensure
Current Colorado NP, PMHNP, or PA license
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing or Physician Assistant Credential Review Board.
Assistant Professor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree in discipline associated with Colorado State Licensure
Current Colorado NP, PMHNP license
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing or Physician Assistant Credential Review Board.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in emergency psychiatric or acute crisis intervention setting.
Experience working in residential and community-based settings.
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Current and active certification in basic like support (BLS)
Passion and excitement to contribute to the development of a robust emergency psychiatry program.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communication, express or exchange ideas by verbal communication.
Excellent listening and social skills
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds as well as various skill levels and value systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on sound clinical experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments in integrated care settings.
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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
EPIC certification

Responsibilities

Participate in attending rotation in ED/CDU2 service with flexible hours including weekends and overnights (7p-7a).
The CDU2 APP must be comfortable managing comorbid medical conditions via collaboration with the main emergency department attendings.
Determining the appropriate treatment of patients, monitoring them as needed, and determining disposition.
This position requires familiarity with the use of , emergency medications, seclusion/restraint procedures, pharmacology for acute agitation, risk assessment, and treatment of substance intoxication and withdrawal.
Participate in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.
Maintains eligibility for SOM faculty appointments.
Help with interdisciplinary trainee education in both clinical and didactic settings.
Perform initial diagnostic interviews, develop, and follow through with a treatment plan, and maintain appropriate documentation through the electronic medical record-Epic.
Identify when patients may move on from our treatment service as they complete care, transition back to primary care, or need specialty or long- term services located in the community.
Actively contributes to academic advancement of his/her/their discipline.