Job Summary:

The Department of Family Medicine provides primary health care, educates medical and psychology students and graduates, conducts research and engages with communities.  This position will provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment of patients with psychological disorders at Family Medicine clinic(s) coordinating with multi-disciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a patient-centered medical home setting committed to providing equitable care to a diverse population.

Ideal candidates will have experience with integrated team-based care, with additional expertise in motivational interviewing, evidence-based psychotherapies, and working with diverse populations.  Clinical skill is required for conducting assessments, brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions, substance use treatment, and triage to the appropriate level of care.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Care

• Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health questions and presenting concerns to family medicine providers.
• Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Facilitate group visits as needed.
• Design and implement health promotion/disease prevention interventions.
• Support goal setting and patient self-management skills. 

Teaching and Supervision

• Directly supervise behavioral health trainees (graduate students, psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure psychologists).

Interprofessional

• Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coach physicians in communication skills and techniques of health behavior change.
• Conduct hospital rounds as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives, workflow modification, and the identification and deployment of new efficiencies.

Administrative

• Maintains eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
• Keeps well-informed of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
• May participate in clinical research projects (but not required to be a clinician-researcher unless pursuing traditional promotion path).
• Accepts other responsibilities specifically assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.
• Attends and presents at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.

Why Join Us:

The mission of the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) is to be a diverse teaching and learning community that creates, discovers, and applies knowledge to improve the health and well-being of Colorado and the world. Anschutz Medical Campus is focused on educating upcoming medical professionals, conducting groundbreaking research, practicing innovative approaches to health care delivery and providing excellent direct patient care to the community. Located on AMC, the School of Medicine hosts a globally recognized array of departments, institutes and centers dedicated to educating the next generation of medical professionals. 

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) which is dedicated to “helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

·       Patient Care – Providing outstanding care to patients;

·       Education – Training the family medicine and primary care workforce;

·       Research – Creating and disseminating new knowledge;

·       Communities - Connecting with our communities to achieve health equity; and

·       Diversity & Health Equity - To build and foster a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Senior Instructor

• Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
• Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist.  Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.

Assistant Professor

• Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
• Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist.  Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
• Academic Track: Promotion time clock starts at date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks)

• Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a primary care based setting that promotes an inclusive environment.
• Expertise in motivational interviewing, and evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Experiences and interests with culturally diverse groups.
• Success working with diverse populations of students.
• Interest in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues with experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (All Ranks)

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care.
• Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic faculty and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, commitment to diversity, experience working with cultures other than their own, experience interacting with communities of color.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Experience with incorporating diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. 

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: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Senior Instructor

The salary range for this position has been established at $92,000 – 140,000.

Assistant Professor

The salary range for this position has been established at $92,000 – 140,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu ?.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

·     Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.