Clinical Psychologist – Senior Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

13d•$92,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a Clinical Psychologist to provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment for patients with psychological disorders at Family Medicine clinics. The psychologist coordinates with multidisciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a patient-centered medical home and support equitable care for a varied population. The role includes behavioral health consultation, assessment and diagnosis, brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions, substance use treatment, and triage to appropriate levels of care. The position also includes direct supervision of behavioral health trainees, collaboration with physicians and other care team members, participation in quality improvement and practice transformation, and related administrative and faculty-development activities. Clinical research participation may occur but is not required unless pursuing the traditional promotion path. The position is expected to work onsite in Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist.
Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
Clinical skill conducting brief, targeted assessments; short-term psychotherapy interventions; health and behavior change interventions; substance use treatment; and triage to the appropriate level of care.
Demonstrated skill in supervising 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a primary care setting that promotes an all-encompassing environment.
Expertise in motivational interviewing and evidence-based psychotherapies.
Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.

Responsibilities

Provide consultations and recommendations to family medicine providers on behavioral health questions and presenting concerns.
Assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
Facilitate group visits as needed.
Design and implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions.
Support patient goal setting and self-management skills.
Directly supervise behavioral health trainees, including graduate students, psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure psychologists.
Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.
Coach physicians in communication skills and health behavior change techniques.
Conduct hospital rounds as needed.
Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health conditions.
Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives, workflow modification, and identification and deployment of efficiencies.
Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine faculty.
Keep informed of developments in the field, academically and through applied practice.
May participate in clinical research projects.
Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.
Attend and present at conferences, meetings, and trainings to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participate in faculty development activities.