Clinical Director of Intensive Services (Ph.D., Psy.D.)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU), the Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) of Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) are seeking a full-time Clinical Director of Intensive Services. This role involves transforming children’s mental health care in Colorado by building a coordinated, collaborative system that provides high-quality, evidence-based, youth- and family-centered care. The Clinical Director will advance clinical care, research, and education to lead the Hospital-Based Section as a national leader in child mental health services. The focus is on improving care for patients in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) and the Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC) Inpatient and Day Treatment programs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated programmatic leadership and experience in a high-functioning, interdisciplinary, academic pediatric mental health program. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical programming, monitoring quality and regulatory efforts, optimizing clinical operations for the quadruple aim, supporting training and research missions, sustaining and growing the Section, enhancing multidisciplinary quality and research programs, and fostering strong collaborative relationships.

Requirements

Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.
Must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated programmatic leadership and experience working within a high-functioning, interdisciplinary, academic pediatric mental health program and team.
Proven interdisciplinary clinical leadership experience and skills.
Strong clinical practice background.
Involvement in training.
A record of excellence in scholarship.
Demonstrated excellence in working with faculty, trainees, and administration from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience following completion of a postdoctoral fellowship that includes clinical and administrative responsibilities, preferably within an interdisciplinary, hospital-based program and team.
Experience working in an academic medical center.
Experience working in an APA-accredited training program.
Eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service).
Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level preferred.
Demonstrated strong interdisciplinary team leadership.
Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programming in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Ability to convene stakeholders and lead a change management process.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Able to recruit and develop clinical faculty to build specialized areas of expertise including research, quality, education, and clinical work.
Ability to nurture strong interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty with diverse programmatic interests and across campus and community partners.
Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals.
Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as the ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects.
Clinical expertise in evidence-based practices for children and families served within pediatric hospital-based clinical services.
Ability to balance the priorities of the Section with those of PMHI, CHCO, DCAMH/DOP, and other partners to ensure the overall goals of all entities are achieved.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership in designing and implementing evidence-based clinical programming within IPU and NSC
Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership to set standards of practice within IPU and NSC
Collaborative with PMHI and CHCO Leadership in coordinating effective care delivery for extended stay patients
Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership in programmatic/clinic operations, tactical planning, and regulatory efforts within IPU and NSC
Lead efforts to monitor and maintain fidelity to standards of practice and clinical models used within IPU and NSC
Conduct ongoing assessment of clinical services within IPU and NSC to ensure effectiveness of care being provided
Lead quality improvement activities and conduct high-quality research within IPU and NSC
Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership to coordinate and collaborate on initiatives, projects, and processes within and across PMHI Sections
Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in relevant PMHI clinical services
Contribute to the DOP teaching and scholarship in ways consistent with the expectations of CU faculty, advancing the standing of the Department
Engage in service to the department, hospital, and local/regional/national organizations
Maintain eligibility for CU faculty appointment
Supervise (e.g., hire, terminate, discipline, and approve leave) faculty psychologists primarily working in IPU and NSC within the Hospital-Based Section.