Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for Outpatient Clinic

Employer: University of Colorado System

Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for Outpatient Clinic

Open Rank: Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Position #00824166 – Requisition #34021

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 Behavioral Health Clinician within the CHCO PMHI Outpatient Clinic.

This position may be eligible for a one-time sign on bonus up to $5,000.

Job Summary:

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 comprehensive, evidence-based, outpatient specialty care programs. We are looking for a behavioral health clinician to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in the assessment and treatment of youth mental health concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families including completing diagnostic evaluations, as well as providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Engage in ongoing treatment monitoring, collaboration with other providers involved in a patient's care, and disposition planning
• 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
• Engage in quality improvement projects
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or workgroups

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Supervision Received

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician reports to the PMHI Clinical Director, Dr. Jessica Hawks.

Supervision Exercised

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician will not supervise (e.g., hire, terminate, discipline, and approve leave) other employees. There will be opportunities to provide supervision, training, and mentoring to mental health trainees.

Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor:

• 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Master's in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
• Colorado License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

Senior Instructor:

• 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Master's in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
• Colorado License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks):

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience working with youth and families post-licensure
• Experience providing evidence-based assessment and treatment to youth with mental health concerns and their families
• Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service).

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to: Jessica Hawks, Ph.D., jessica.hawks@childrenscolorado.org

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $72,000 to $80,000

Senior Instructor: $72,000 to $80,000