Open Rank 0.6 - 1.0 FTE - Instructor, Sr. Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

25d•$72,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine invites applications for an Integrated MLT position in the Young Mothers and Families Clinic (YMFC) at Children’s Hospital Colorado. YMFC is a pediatric primary care clinic serving adolescent mothers up to age 25 and their children. Its multidisciplinary care includes social work, case management, resource connection and support, integrated behavioral health services, pediatric and well-woman care, and family planning. The behavioral health program is a collaboration between the Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute. The Integrated MLT provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting to high-risk and psychosocially complex parenting adolescents and their children. Working with the behavioral health team, the position consults on developmental, psychosocial, and mental health concerns and provides brief interventions, support, and psychoeducation. The role collaborates closely with medical providers, a nurse, care coordinator, family navigator, psychiatrist, psychologists, and other pediatric integrated behavioral health clinicians. The position delivers psychosocial assessment and intervention, HealthySteps health promotion and prevention services for families with children from birth to age three, and relationship, substance use, and parenting education and support. The role also addresses barriers to care and social drivers of health and builds relationships with hospital and community programs supporting this patient population. Clinical services are provided in person. The job posting describes the work location as hybrid, with three days per week on campus and attendance for in-person meetings as needed. This is an open-rank faculty position categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications. Appointment rank will reflect demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical work, research, and/or service. The position is listed at 0.6–1.0 FTE; the stated salary range is based on 1.0 FTE and will be prorated according to hired FTE.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
1–3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Effective clinical skills with vulnerable patient populations.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary teams.
Flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Colorado license or eligibility for licensure in Colorado as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Experience working with at-risk families, especially families who are pregnant or parenting.
Interest in population health, health equity, and clinical research.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including psychosocial assessment, intervention, and psychoeducation, in collaboration with the YMFC team.
Deliver the HealthySteps health promotion and prevention program to YMFC families at well-child visits for children from birth to age three.
Offer relationship, substance use, and parenting education and support to adolescent parents.
Collaborate with programs across the hospital system that work with this patient population.
Build strong relationships with patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
Address barriers to care and social drivers of health.
Engage with on-campus and community programs that support patients.
Consult on developmental, psychosocial, and mental health concerns and provide brief interventions and support.