Psychologist - Open Rank

Psychologist - Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Developmental Pediatrics

Job Title: Psychologist - Open Rank

Position #: 00750398 - Requisition #:39413

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member. This position will be at our Children's Hospital Colorado location at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and/or System of Care sites. Developmental Pediatrics provides a people-first, strength-based, neurodiverse affirming approach to developmental assessment, management, and intervention for children and youth with a wide array of developmental and behavioral challenges. Developmental Pediatrics is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology and Neurosurgery. Clinicians in Developmental Pediatrics also work closely with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, and Special Care Clinic, with ample collaborative opportunities.

The Psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations, clinical behavioral assessment and intervention for children with developmental behavioral conditions including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, neurogenetic conditions, and developmental behavioral disabilities. In addition to clinical excellence, faculty is expected to demonstrate skills and efforts in the areas of clinical consultation, research/scholarship, consultation, and training related to developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of direct clinical services to children with neurodevelopmental and developmental-behavioral conditions, including psychological and behavioral interventions utilizing evidence-based individual and group treatment modalities, including ABA-informed approaches as appropriate.
• Conduct individual and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary assessments addressing developmental, behavioral, and adaptive functioning concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professional to inform diagnostic conceptualization, intervention planning, and continuity of care.
• Participate actively in the education and training of psychology externs, interns, or psychology postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. Training activities may include clinical supervision, case consultation, and didactic teaching.
• Contribute to program development and clinical innovation within Developmental Pediatrics and affiliated programs, including participation in quality improvement initiatives and the refinement of clinical pathways and service models.
• Demonstrate scholarly interest and activity consistent with an academic medical center appointment. Scholarly contributions may include clinical research, program evaluation, program development of evidence-based interventions, literature reviews, dissemination of findings, and participation in the development of clinical guidelines or educational materials related to developmental and behavioral conditions.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite at the Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO, or one of the other Developmental Pediatrics Network of Care locations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.

Associate Professor:

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.
• Experience: Typically 4-7+ years of post-licensure clinical experience in pediatric/developmental settings (or equivalent).
• Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated progressively independent practice and programmatic contributions.

Professor:

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.
• Experience: Typically 7-10+ years post-licensure with recognized expertise in developmental disabilities.
• Clinical Leadership & Innovation: Sustained leadership of service lines, new program development, or system-level quality initiatives with documented outcomes
• Teaching & Mentorship: Substantial and sustained teaching/mentorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D).
• Experience providing caregiver-mediated interventions, parent training, and consultation to medical and educational teams.
• Teaching, supervision, or mentorship experience with psychology trainees, medical learners, or interdisciplinary professionals.
• Record of scholarly activity, quality improvement, program development, or clinical innovation relevant to psychology, ABA, or developmental-behavioral health.
• Experience navigating healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations related to ABA and psychological services in pediatric medical settings.
• A history of academic or scholarly activity and interest related to the field of clinical psychology and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $110,000-$125,000

Associate Professor: $134,000-$154,000

Professor: $185,000-$239,000

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: Aubrey.Zaharnec@cuanschutz.edu