Psychologist - Consult Liaison

The Department of Psychiatry collaborates closely with a broad range of clinical departments at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) to provide integrated behavioral health care in primary and specialty medical settings. Our Department is committed to hiring a health or rehabilitation psychologist with competencies to provide interprofessional clinical services on the Consultation Liaison (CL) Service at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). This position would provide CL services with a broad range of inpatient medical, surgical and ICU units. The psychologist in this role will also be a team member of the Department of Psychiatry's Adult Division Integrated Behavioral Health Service as well as the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service at UCH.

The health or rehabilitation psychologist recruited for this full-time position will become part of the Department of Psychiatry's growing and dynamic Adult Division. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct brief psychological screening, assessment, and individual therapy with adult medical/surgical inpatients. Provide consultation and treatment on intensive care units (ICU's). Provide evidenced-based treatment to patients and families coping with acute, chronic, and life-threatening illness.
• Provide behavioral pain management interventions to patients on medical and surgical inpatient units. Consult and collaborate with interprofessional team members to develop intervention strategies related to physical and psychosocial challenges. Assist with patient, unit, and staff relational dynamics, and provide recommendations to help in cases with challenging patient interactions.
• Provide trauma-informed care to adults on medical/surgical units, and work with interprofessional teams to deliver trauma-informed interventions. Perform cognitive and psychological screening and testing when indicated.
• Develop educational activities for interprofessional providers and staff on inpatient units in conjunction with psychiatry attendings on the CL service. Develop metrics and QI plans for C/L service in conjunction with psychiatry attendings on C/L service.
• Conduct psychological evaluations with live organ donors when CL psychologists need to cover the Transplant Service. Evaluations includes interviews and appropriate testing to rule out contraindications for donation. Conduct psychological interviews and testing for potential organ recipients referred by transplant providers when CL psychologists need to cover the Transplant Service. Attend and participate in interprofessional Transplant selection committee meetings if covering this service.
• Provide assessment to patients on inpatient medical/surgical units with histories of self-harm, addiction, mental health conditions, and prior trauma as well as individuals now at increased risk for depression, PTSD, and relational, financial, and other challenges.
• Demonstrate competence in treatment of all patients, families, and colleagues with respect to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, ability status, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and any other factors related to systemic oppression.

Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us: CU Department of Psychiatry 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: 1-3 years of related clinical experience. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
• Senior Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
• Assistant Professor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
• Associate Professor: 4-7 years of related clinical experience. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
• Professor: 7+ years of related clinical experience. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.

Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral fellowship focused on health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, consultation-liaison services and/or integrated behavioral health care in specialty settings such as Transplant, CL, medical trauma, or other complex in-patient units. Training and experience in Consultation Liaison services including inpatient behavioral medicine and integrated specialty care. Training and experience providing consultation, trauma informed care, assessment and brief individual and family interventions in inpatient medical/surgical, ICU and Transplant settings. Training and/or experience developing and implementing behavior care plans in inpatient medical/surgical settings. Experience with QI initiatives and metrics in inpatient medical and surgical units. Understanding of the biomedical, psychological, and social factors impacting patients at risk for and seen on inpatient units as well as Transplant programs. Experience with integrated teams in specialty medical settings that promotes an inclusive environment. Experience related to the impact of trauma, substance abuse and social determinants related to health, complex physical conditions, and recovery. Ability to perform cognitive screening and psychological testing specialty medical settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 including presentations to community audiences. Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment. Demonstrates culturally accountable mental health practices and values. Strong commitment to interprofessional, team-based care within the Department of Psychiatry and in integrated specialty settings. Interest in developing a collaborative program of research in specialty medical settings, although research interest is not required for this position.

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: Samantha Martin, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu. Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 11/30/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range for this position has been established as: Instructor: $105,000 to $120,000; Sr. Instructor: $105,000 to $120,000; Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000; Associate Professor: $130,000 to $145,000; Professor: $160,000 to $215,000.