Part - Time Perinatal IOP Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC​/LCSW​/LAC)

University of Colorado Anschutz Department:
Department of Psychiatry

Job Title:

Part - Time P erinatal IOP Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC/LCSW/LAC)
Position #

– Requisition #39108

Job Summary:

We have 2-3 open IOP Behavioral Health Counselor positions withinthe Perinatal, Reproductive, and Early Childhood Section. These positions are a mix of FTE in our Virtual Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (PIPER) and our new Perinatal Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Services. This position is part time, up to.49 FTE and can be stand alone or supplemented by outpatient therapy.

The primary responsibility of this clinician is to provide clinical care for individuals, infants, and families in the perinatal period including intake evaluations, individual and group therapy,documentation, and attendance at team meetings. Additional responsibilities include coverage of group therapy activities within the Perinatal Mental Health IOP during early development or clinician PTO and providing brief counselling services.

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for patients referred to the intensive outpatient programs.
• Provide group or individual therapy services as needed.
• Documents patient encounters in a timely manner and incompliance with all institutional requirements.
• Maintains a good working relationship and ongoing communication with referral sources and other members of the treatment team.
• Promotes a positive working environment .
• Support clinical research and innovation activities for perinatal mental health populations.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leadersin 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-artmental health preventions and interventions across the continuum ofcare, 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 andfamily.

The perinatal clinical team provides patient-centered and evidence-based care aimed to promote wellness in women across the lifespan. Our dynamic interdisciplinary team of psychologists,psychiatrists, and social workers work collaboratively with primary care providers and specialists to provide consultative services and problem-focused care for women with behavioral health concerns related to periods of reproductive transition or medical conditionsor treatment impacting reproductive hormones and well-being. We aimto maintain and expand access to care by implementing innovative models of clinical care, providing interdisciplinary clinical training, and deepening collaborative community and public partnerships.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate'sdemonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical,research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with arange of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Adjoint Instructor or Adjoint Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Addictions,Psychology, or Related Field.
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