Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (100%) appointment for a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric-onset and congenital heart disease. The primary appointment is within the Section of Cardiology, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry. The role involves providing evidence-based consultation, assessment, and intervention for patients within the Heart Institute, consulting with the medical team in outpatient cardiology clinics and inpatient cardiac units, conducting pre- and post-surgical psychology evaluations, leading group interventions, and participating in family meetings and care conferences. The position also includes developing and contributing to clinical and research programs, participating in training programs for psychology trainees, and providing care to diverse populations across various Children’s Hospital Colorado locations.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship.
Completion or anticipated completion of a psychology postdoctoral fellowship.
Possess a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Assistant Professor).
4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Associate Professor).
Prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
Demonstrated expertise in the use of evidence-based health and behavior assessment and intervention with children and adolescents in pediatric specialty care clinics.
Ability to work across multiple subspecialties to coordinate care for patients.
Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills, both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

Clinical and/or research experience with pediatric cardiology populations is strongly preferred.
Experience in pediatric psychology teaching, program development, and research.
Experience and skill in multidisciplinary consulting with professional colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

Evidence-based consultation, assessment, and individual/family intervention for patients followed by the Heart Institute.
Consultation with medical team in outpatient cardiology clinic and inpatient cardiac intensive care and progressive care units.
Pre-surgical psychology evaluations and post-surgical follow-up.
Group interventions for patients/families.
Family meetings with care team and medical team care conferences.
Developing, enhancing, and contributing to existing clinical and research programs for cardiology populations.
Participating in formal training programs for psychological externs, interns, and post-doctoral fellows.
Maintaining an active commitment to providing care for individuals from diverse backgrounds and following families across the continuity of cardiology care at Children’s Hospital Colorado Anschutz medical campus and its network of care and outreach sites.