"Director of Wellness (Psychologist) - Open Rank"

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Hematology/Oncology/BMT-CT

Job Title: Director of Wellness (Psychologist)

Position #: 00691956 – Requisition #:37630

Job Summary:

This exciting faculty position offers diverse opportunities across clinical service, teaching, program development, and research. The psychologist will provide direct care to pediatric oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant patients and their families, spanning inpatient, outpatient, and survivorship settings. Clinical responsibilities include psychological assessments, brief interventions, and consultation with interdisciplinary teams. The role includes conducting assessments aligned with clinical research protocols including active involvement in Children's Oncology Group (COG) activities in collaboration with the Neuropsychology team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide direct clinical services, contribute to groundbreaking research, mentor future leaders in pediatric psychology, and lead wellness programming in a world-class multidisciplinary academic setting.

The psychologist will also take a leadership role in CCBD's Wellness Team—providing clinical oversight, leading interdisciplinary case discussions, guiding program development (including inpatient and outpatient supportive programming), and contributing to team strategy, budget planning, and philanthropic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services to patients across all CCBD diagnostic groups including psychological assessments in support of clinical care and research protocols, including Children's Oncology Group (COG) studies.
• Supervision of postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns, and practicum students
• Educational contributions to medical trainees, including hematology/oncology fellows, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Design and supervision of psychology-related studies and mentor wellness-focused research conducted by psychology faculty
• Support of faculty-led initiatives, advisement, and mentorship of research activities conducted by members of the Wellness Team within the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, with a specific focus on projects related to behavioral and mental health
• Oversight and facilitation of both inpatient and outpatient patient-facing programming and operations including transition services

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options, Dental: Multiple plan options, Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision, Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay, Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year, Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours), Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual), Holiday Days: 10/year, Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses, ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service. There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
Completion of an APA-accredited internship
Postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Colorado prior to start date

Associate Professor
Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
Completion of an APA-accredited internship
Postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology
7 years or more of clinical and/or research experience working in pediatric oncology
Meritorious performance in teaching, scholarly and clinical activity.
Excellence in teaching, research and/or clinical activity.
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Colorado prior to start date

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
• Continuous Maintenance of Board Certification(s) once attained
• Meet all Children's Hospital Colorado credentialing requirements and continuous active medical staff status
• Maintain a current Colorado State Medical License and DEA certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical and/or research experience with pediatric oncology populations is highly valued
• 5 or more years of specialized experience in Pediatric Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant, survivorship, and wellness programs
• 5 or more years in academic scholarship or research
• 5 or more years of clinical team support and leadership
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with Philanthropic partnerships
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate professionally with all team members at all times, displaying exemplary interpersonal skills
• High customer service skills, team-based patient care, and ability to meet productivity targets are expected

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: Staci Ertzberger at Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org
Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/31/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as:
HIRING RANGE:
Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $122,000
Associate Professor: $131,000 to $150,000