Women’s Health Psychologist Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•$88,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness (WBHW) Service Line in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz is hiring a 0.8 FTE Women’s Health Psychologist at the Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Professor rank. The faculty member will provide direct patient services in WBHW clinical settings, which may include reproductive mental health specialty outpatient care and/or integrated services in Ob/Gyn or other women’s health specialty settings. The role is suited to a skilled clinician with subspecialty training in psychology across the lifespan and interests in education, service innovation, scholarship, and quality improvement. The WBHW team provides patient-centered, evidence-based care to promote wellness in women across the lifespan. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to offer consultative and problem-focused care for behavioral health concerns related to reproductive transitions, medical conditions, or treatments that affect reproductive hormones and well-being. The service works to expand access through innovative clinical care models, interdisciplinary training, and community and public partnerships. This hybrid position involves working on campus three days per week and attending in-person meetings as needed. Rank at appointment depends on the candidate’s experience and contributions. The position requires a PhD or PsyD and 1–4 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Assistant Professor candidates must also demonstrate a record of training, leadership, or publications.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD.
1–4 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
For Assistant Professor rank, a proven record of training, leadership, or publications.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry, and the public.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance equity, belonging, and fair opportunities for all.
Knowledge and application of best practices for promoting equity, fostering belonging, and understanding and respecting cultural differences.
Knowledge of clinical research regulations and principles of ethical conduct.
Demonstrated ability to organize and complete complex projects and work under tight deadlines.
Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mental health care related to sexual health; AASECT certification or similar certification, or willingness to become certified.
Experience integrating mental health care into primary care or Ob/Gyn settings.
Expertise in psychiatric care for perinatal persons and people receiving care for breast cancer, pelvic pain, menses-related mood disorders, infertility, and/or perimenopause symptoms.
Interest in and experience teaching medical trainees.
Interest and experience supporting the health and well-being of healthcare providers.
Experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within WBHW clinical settings.
Supervise medical trainees within WBHW.
Complete timely documentation of clinical interactions and follow clinic operations procedures.
Collaborate with WBHW faculty and staff and colleagues across the health system to build professional relationships and provide patient-centered care.