Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.) for Crisis Services

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

58d•$105,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU), the Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) of Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) has an opening for a full-time Faculty Psychologist within the CHCO PMHI with primary responsibilities in Crisis Services. The CU DCAMH, PMHI, and CHCO are combining to transform children’s mental health care in Colorado, building a coordinated system, grounded in collaboration and partnership, that provides all children high-quality, evidence-based, youth- and family-centered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan. As part of this transformative work, we are creating an evidence-based, comprehensive crisis care model to ensure patients and families receive timely, effective care during a mental health crisis. We are looking for a psychologist to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in pediatric crisis services.

Requirements

Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD.
Completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship.
Must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience following completion of a postdoctoral fellowship.
Experience providing evidence-based crisis services to youth and families with acute mental health concerns.
Experience working in an APA-accredited training program.
Eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service).
Clinical expertise in flexibly providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and consultation to high acuity youth and families.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, trainees, patients, and families.
Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals.
Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as the ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in PMHI crisis services, which may span emergency room, ambulatory, and crisis stabilization clinical areas.
Engage in ongoing treatment monitoring, collaboration with other providers involved in a patient’s care, and disposition planning
Provide clinical consultation for complex cases, including extended stay patients
Maintain timely communication with team members, supervisor, and leadership
Attend team meetings and educational in-services
Enter appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen
Partner with PMHI leadership and clinical team members on the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of crisis services programming
Supervise, teach, and mentor mental health trainees
Engage in research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement projects
Serve on committees, task forces, and/or workgroups