"C&A Psychologist, Colorado Springs"

C&A Psychologist, Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Psychiatry

Job Title:

Position #00842834 - Requisition #38430

Job Summary:

The Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full time Position for a Child/Adolescent Psychologist in Colorado Springs. Please note this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experiences and qualifications as indicated below.

The Child and Adolescent Psychologist will provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, and their families at the Children's Hospital Colorado Telstar location. This includes diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for youth with a variety of mental health concerns including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, emotional distress and difficulty regulating emotions, self-harm, suicidality, post-traumatic stress, difficulty communicating with others, and other behavioral challenges. The Child and Adolescent Psychologist may have the opportunity to provide services in both the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and outpatient programming.

The Partial Hospitalization Program provides evaluation and intensive mental health treatment for youth who experience serious mental and behavioral health challenges that prevent them from functioning optimally at school, at home, and in the community. These children and adolescents experience distress that exceeds the capacity of traditional outpatient services but are able to remain safe in a community setting as well as individuals stepping down from higher levels of psychiatric treatment including inpatient hospitalization. Youth attend the program daily from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm for approximately two weeks (dependent on the individual treatment needs of patients and their families). The primary treatment modality is group therapy and the curriculum has been derived from the transdiagnostic approach. Patients also receive individual and family therapy and medication evaluation and management. Another component of the program is family involvement: parents participate in psychoeducation groups as well as daily check ins. The Child and Adolescent Psychologist is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for providing groups for both patients and family members according to the established curriculum.

The outpatient program provides evaluation and mental health treatment for children and adolescents who experience mental and behavioral health challenges but are able to function and remain safe at home, at school, and in their community. Youth treated in outpatient settings typically attend individual or family therapy once weekly. They may also receive medication evaluation and management from another provider in the clinic such as a Psychiatrist or Advanced Practice Nurse. The Child and Adolescent Psychologist would be responsible for developing and implementing an individualized, family-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment plan for the patients and families in their care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to children, adolescents, and their families, including completing diagnostic evaluations, as well as providing evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy.
• Develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans and engages in ongoing treatment monitoring
• Collaborates with internal and external providers involved in a patient's care as needed in order to coordinate on the treatment plan and progress
• Maintains timely communication with team members, supervisor, and divisional leadership.
• Supervise, teach, and mentor psychology trainees and consult with other mental health providers.
• Engage in program development, quality improvement, and/or research projects.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or workgroups.
• Enters appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor/Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a related degree
• Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado
• Must have significant prior experience in a psychiatric setting serving children and adolescents
• Completed an APA-approved Ph.D. or Psy.D training program, including an APA-approved internship.

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a related degree
• Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado
• Must have significant prior experience in a psychiatric setting serving children and adolescents
• Completed an APA-approved Ph.D. or Psy.D training program, including an APA-approved internship.

Professor:

• 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a related degree Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado
• Must have significant prior experience in a psychiatric setting serving children and adolescents
• Completed an APA-approved Ph.D. or Psy.D training program, including an APA-approved internship.

Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks):

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience after completion of post-doctoral fellowship in child and adolescent psychology clinical work.
• Experience working in an APA accredited training program.
• Experience leading or collaborating on program development, quality improvement, or clinical research initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct diagnostic interviews, crisis evaluations, and employ use of evidence-based assessments.
• Ability to develop treatment goals and plans, as well as evaluate treatment progress and make appropriate changes, when needed
• Strong foundation in behavioral and cognitive behavioral theory. Well-versed in evidence-based treatments and ability to flexibly apply these interventions with fidelity across a wide range of presenting concerns.
• Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects.
• 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.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation to other mental health professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinical faculty and staff in psychiatry.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Brandon Fenner at brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 12/31/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000

Associate Professor: $130,000 to $145,000

Professor: $175,000 to $205,000