"Clinical Psychologist"

Clinical Psychologist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Psychiatry

Job Title:

Position #00843407 - Requisition #38530

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a half-time Faculty (unclassified) Clinical Psychologist position.

Job Summary:

This position includes direct clinical care, teaching, supervision, program development duties, and research, with a focus on providing integrated in person and tele-behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome and their families who are seen in academic medical center settings. This is a faculty position with rank commensurate with the applicant's experience.

The Down Syndrome Behavioral Health Collaborative was created in 2021 by internationally renowned psychologist and expert in behavioral health in Down syndrome, Lina Patel, PsyD. The Collaborative is looking for a clinical psychologist with a passion to help serve the Down syndrome community through innovative ways, such as telehealth behavioral health services and community-based trainings. In addition to individual and family-based behavioral health support, opportunities exist for joining Children's Hospital Colorado's feeding team and working alongside a speech or occupational therapist in feeding therapy co-treats. Depending on the applicant's expertise and interest, opportunities for program development and scholarly work are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in person or virtual behavioral health services
• Provide trainings on the neurodevelopmental profile of individuals with Down syndrome and behaviorally based methods to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families
• Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children, adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns.
• Engage in teaching and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. ... www.cuanschutz.edu

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position ... (Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor: 1-3 years... PhD/PsyD from APA-approved... Colorado Psychologist License... Associate Professor: 4-7 years... Professor: 7+ years...)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience after completion of postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and/or child and adolescent psychology
• Experience working with pediatric populations with medical complexity and their families
• Experience working with pediatric populations with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities and their families
• Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models...
• Ability to work collaboratively...
• Experience and skill in consulting...
• Ability to deliver services in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments...
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team...
• Capacity for flexibility...
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills...
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks...
• Experience developing, training, and supervising psychology trainees.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit... 1. A letter of interest... 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references...

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

Questions should be directed to: Brandon Fenner, 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 December 21, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: (for .5 FTE)

Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor: $52,500 to $60,000

Associate Professor: $65,000 to $72,500

Professor: $87,500 to $102,500