"Eating Disorders Outpatient Specialty Program Director/Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.)"

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, including a Eating Disorders Program. We are looking for a psychologist to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. The psychologist in this role will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and delivery of innovative, evidence-based, world class clinical care for all youth and families served in the eating disorders OP specialty program in the PMHI/CHCO.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PMHI Leadership, Division Leadership, and other Program Directors to design and implement evidence-based clinical programming for eating disorders
• Collaborate with the PMHI Leadership, Division Leadership, and other Program Directors to coordinate and collaborate on initiatives, projects, and processes within and across programs
• Collaborate with the PMHI Outpatient Clinical Director to set standards of practice within the Eating Disorders Program
• Collaborate with PMHI and Divisional Leadership in programmatic/clinic operations, tactical planning, and regulatory efforts
• Lead efforts to monitor and maintain fidelity to standards of practice and the clinical model of the Eating Disorders Program
• Conduct ongoing assessment of clinical services in the Eating Disorders Program to ensure effectiveness of care being provided
• Lead quality improvement activities in the Eating Disorders Program
• Coordinate and conduct high-quality research in the Eating Disorders Program

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in PMHI clinical services
• Collaborate with internal and external providers involved in a patient's care to coordinate on the treatment plan and progress
• Provide clinical consultation for complex cases
• Conduct psychological assessment and/or functional assessments with patients, as appropriate. Use results of assessments to inform development of individualized treatment plans and/or behavior plans, as needed

Other Responsibilities/All Faculty Requirements

• Contribute to the DOP teaching and scholarship in ways consistent with the expectations of CU faculty, advancing the standing of the Department
• Engage in service to the department, hospital, and local/regional/national organizations
• Maintain eligibility for CU faculty appointment

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 Eating Disorders Specialty Program Director reports to the PMHI Outpatient Clinical Director, with matrixed reporting to the PMHI Chief of Psychology for mentorship.

Supervision Exercised

The Eating Disorders OP Specialty Program Director will supervise (e.g., hire, terminate, discipline, and approve leave) faculty BHCs and psychologists with a primary appointment in the Eating Disorders OP Specialty Program. Other supervisory responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical supervision to the clinical care team
• Provide in-vivo modeling and coaching of clinical team members to support and enhance clinical care provided
• Provide ongoing training to clinical care team to ensure fidelity to clinical model
• Provide supervision and mentorship to mental health trainees rotating through the Eating Disorders Program
• Lead a weekly clinical team meeting

Work Location

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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 $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The DOP is one of the largest units in the CU School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU DOP sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values, and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship. 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Senior Instructor: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship. 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Assistant Professor: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship. 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Associate Professor: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship. 4-7 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Professor: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. Must have completed an APA-approved doctoral training program, including an APA-approved internship. 7+ years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience following completion of a postdoctoral fellowship that includes clinical and administrative responsibilities, preferably focused on eating disorders
• Experience working in an academic medical center
• Experience working in an APA-accredited training program
• Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service)
• Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clinical expertise in flexibly providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and consultation to young children and their families
• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programming in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Ability to convene stakeholders and lead a change management process
• 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 work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, trainees, patients, and families
• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion during interactions with patients, families, providers, and other team members
• Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals
• Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as the ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects