Clinical Psychologist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Psychiatry

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Position # – Requisition #38530

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a half-time Faculty (unclassified) Clinical Psychologist position.

Job Summary:

This position includes direct clinical care, teaching, supervision,program development duties, and research, with a focus on providing integrated in person and tele-behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome andtheir families who are seen in academic medical center settings.

This is a faculty position with rank commensurate with the applicant s experience.

The Down Syndrome Behavioral Health Collaborative was created in2021 by internationally renowned psychologist and expert in behavioral health in Down syndrome, Lina Patel, PsyD. The Collaborative is looking for a clinical psychologist with a passionto help serve the Down syndrome community through innovative ways,such as telehealth behavioral health services and community-basedtrainings. In addition to individual and family-based behavioralhealth support, opportunities exist for joining Children s Hospital Colorado s feeding team and working alongside a speech or occupational therapist in feeding therapy co-treats.

Depending onthe applicant s expertise and interest, opportunities for program development and scholarly work are available.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide in person or virtual behavioral health services
• Provide trainings on the neurodevelopmental profile of individuals with Down syndrome and behaviorally based methods tosupport individuals with Down syndrome and their families
• Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children, adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and awide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental healthconcerns.
• Engage in teaching and scholarship, including collaboration ongrants and contracts with hospital and community partners.

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-classmedical destination at the forefront of transformative science,medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children sHospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year.

Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusdelivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $704million in research grants. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in theUCD-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 andadvocates for the dignity and worth of each individual andfamily.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and…