Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

19h•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed clinical psychologist (100%, full time appointment) in pediatric-onset and congenital heart disease. Primary Appointment is in the Section of Cardiology with a secondary appointment the Department of Psychiatry. As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 700 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterization every year since 2020. Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 100 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

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.
Applicants must 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).
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting (for Assistant Professor).
4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Associate Professor).
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting (for Associate Professor).
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

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.