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

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Outpatient Specialty Program Director/Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.)

Open Rank: Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00838167 – Requisition #37471

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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Outpatient (OP) Specialty Program Director within the PMHI/CHCO and faculty Psychologist within the DCAMH/DOP at CU.

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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Outpatient Specialty Program. We are looking for a psychologist to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental 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 outpatient neurodevelopmental disorders specialty program in the PMHI/CHCO.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMHI Leadership, Division Leadership and other Program Directors to design and implement evidence-based clinical programming for neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Collaborate with 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 Neurodevelopmental 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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program
• Conduct ongoing assessment of clinical services in the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program to ensure effectiveness of care being provided
• Lead quality improvement activities in the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program
• Coordinate and conduct high-quality research in the Neurodevelopmental 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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program Director reports to the PMHI Outpatient Clinical Director, with matrixed reporting to the PMHI Chief of Psychology for mentorship.

Supervision Exercised

The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Specialty Program Director will supervise (e.g., hire, terminate, discipline, and approve leave) faculty BHCs and psychologists with a primary appointment in the Neurodevelopmental 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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders OP Specialty Program
• Lead a weekly clinical team meeting

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 (applicable for all ranks):

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience following completion of a postdoctoral fellowship that includes clinical and administrative responsibilities, preferably focused on neurodevelopmental 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

How to Apply:

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

• A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three to 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.