"Therapist- Faculty and Staff Mental Health Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor"

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time (1.0) Therapist within the Faculty Staff Mental Health clinic at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The therapist at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Faculty and Staff Mental Health (FSMH) will join the team that is responsible for providing mental health care to the faculty and staff employed by CU Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The primary responsibility of this clinician is to provide individual, family, and group therapy for employees who are dealing with psychosocial stressors, and mental health and substance use problems. Additional responsibilities include leadership in program development and coordination of and participation in outreach efforts. FSMH is a clinical service in operation since 2020 that provides and coordinates mental health and wellness services to approximately 15,000 health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and staff with coordination of care and admission to a higher level of care as needed.
• Provide consultation.
• Lead treatment/therapy groups.
• Evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensure client safety and the safety of all clinic users.
• Develop a treatment plan with each patient to include health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, appropriate use of psychotropic medications, self-care, provision of appropriate follow-up, and referral to other needed services and therapies.
• Provide general outpatient treatment via individual and group therapy, case management, crisis management, skill building and psychoeducation.
• Document patient visits using an electronic medical record within 24-hours of the visit.
• Develop programmatic benchmarks and outcomes of effectiveness.
• Participate in quality and performance assessment projects.
• Develop and/or organize wellness talks, courses, and consultation processes.
• Provide outreach to the University's schools, college, and programs.
• Participate in other programs and service development.
• Provide case management and care coordination with providers of service including but not limited to primary care providers, family members, other mental health team members, campus and community resources, and peer assistance programs (CPHP and Peer Assistance).
• Participate in scheduled individual supervision, health team meetings, interdisciplinary work groups, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Utilize best practices and provide all treatment within appropriate limits. Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for provided services.
• Demonstrate high quality customer service focus, excellent communication, and professionalism with clinic users, co-workers, and representatives from outside agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. In person location is in Aurora, CO. The FSMH therapist will be expected to work at least one evening a week (until 8pm). Otherwise, the typical schedule is M-F, 8am-5pm. The therapist will provide both in-person and telehealth appointments.

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus... [detailed description]. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package... benefits-wellness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Instructor/Sr. Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience. Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field. Colorado clinical license or license eligible for LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC/CAC preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years' clinical experience with adults in a mental health setting.
• Prior training in CBT, motivational interviewing.
• Leadership skills, program development, public speaking, wellness experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable about adult healthcare professional mental health.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Skills in risk assessment.
• Expertise in clinical assessment and interventions.

How to Apply

For full consideration, submit: 1. Letter of interest, 2. CV/Resume, 3. Five references. Applications at cu-careers. Questions to Samantha Martin.

Anticipated Pay Range

Instructor/Sr. Instructor: $72,000 - $80,000.