Open Rank - Psychologist

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

9d•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 based at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and/or across System of Care sites. Developmental Pediatrics provides a people-first, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to developmental assessment, management, and intervention for children and youth with a wide range of developmental and related 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 work closely with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, and Special Care Clinic, offering robust opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The Psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations and intervention services for children with developmental conditions including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, neurogenetic conditions, and other developmental disabilities. In addition to clinical excellence, faculty are expected to demonstrate skills and contributions in clinical consultation, research/scholarship, and teaching and training related to developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Applicants 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.

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.
Experience providing caregiver-mediated interventions, parent training, and consultation to medical and educational teams.
Proficiency with standardized psychological, developmental, and adaptive behavior assessment instruments commonly used in a pediatric population.
Experience addressing common developmental concerns including sleep, toileting, and feeding challenges in pediatric populations.
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 or developmental-behavioral health.
Experience navigating healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations related to psychological services in pediatric medical settings.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing access to care for children with developmental disabilities and their families.
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 conditions, including psychological interventions utilizing evidence-based individual and group treatment modalities.
Conduct individual and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary assessments addressing developmental and adaptive functioning concerns.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals 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, development of evidence-based interventions, literature reviews, dissemination of findings, and participation in the development of clinical guidelines or educational materials related to developmental conditions.