Psychologist - Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$110,000 - $239,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member. This position will be at our Children's Hospital Colorado location at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and/or System of Care sites. Developmental Pediatrics provides a people-first, strength-based, neurodiverse affirming approach to developmental assessment, management, and intervention for children and youth with a wide array of developmental and behavioral challenges. Developmental Pediatrics is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology and Neurosurgery. Clinicians in Developmental Pediatrics also work closely with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, and Special Care Clinic, with ample collaborative opportunities. The Psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations, clinical behavioral assessment and intervention for children with developmental behavioral conditions including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, neurogenetic conditions, and developmental behavioral disabilities. In addition to clinical excellence, faculty is expected to demonstrate skills and efforts in the areas of clinical consultation, research/scholarship, consultation, and training related to developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.
Demonstrated expertise in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)-informed assessment and intervention models delivered within healthcare-based or specialty clinic settings (e.g., Developmental Pediatrics, Autism programs).
Proficiency with standardized psychological, developmental, and adaptive behavior assessment instruments commonly used in pediatric populations.
Demonstrable familiarity with a range of developmental behavioral conditions.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing access to care for children with developmental disabilities and their families.
Familiarity and expertise with intervention and assessment processes and/or instruments used with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
The ability to create strong and respectful professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
Curiosity about the impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and the impact on social cognition, adaptive functioning, and cognitive abilities.
Ability to appropriately conceptualize for parents and professionals the developmental and behavioral challenges and strengths of autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, as well as the relationship between test results, functioning, and recommendations for intervention.
The ability to provide thoughtfully planned evidence-based intervention for children, adolescents and/or their families with developmental behavioral conditions.
The ability to embrace and help to sustain a vibrant, positive team environment with respect for providers, support staff, patients, and their families.
A people-first, strength-based, neurodiverse affirming approach to people living with developmental disabilities to ensure best outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of post-graduate clinical experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in medical, specialty care, or interdisciplinary settings.
Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D).
Experience providing caregiver-mediated interventions, parent training, and consultation to medical and educational teams.
Teaching, supervision, or mentorship experience with psychology trainees, medical learners, or interdisciplinary professionals.
Record of scholarly activity, quality improvement, program development, or clinical innovation relevant to psychology, ABA, or developmental-behavioral health.
Experience navigating healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations related to ABA and psychological services in pediatric medical settings.
A history of academic or scholarly activity and interest related to the field of clinical psychology and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Provision of direct clinical services to children with neurodevelopmental and developmental-behavioral conditions, including psychological and behavioral interventions utilizing evidence-based individual and group treatment modalities, including ABA-informed approaches as appropriate.
Conduct individual and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary assessments addressing developmental, behavioral, and adaptive functioning concerns.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professional to inform diagnostic conceptualization, intervention planning, and continuity of care.
Participate actively in the education and training of psychology externs, interns, or psychology postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. Training activities may include clinical supervision, case consultation, and didactic teaching.
Contribute to program development and clinical innovation within Developmental Pediatrics and affiliated programs, including participation in quality improvement initiatives and the refinement of clinical pathways and service models.
Demonstrate scholarly interest and activity consistent with an academic medical center appointment. Scholarly contributions may include clinical research, program evaluation, program development of evidence-based interventions, literature reviews, dissemination of findings, and participation in the development of clinical guidelines or educational materials related to developmental and behavioral conditions.