Assistant Professor - Psychologist

Assistant Professor - Psychologist - 40054 Faculty

The Department of Pediatrics, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Psychologist (1.0 FTE/cFTE) at the Assistant Professor level to join the CCBD Wellness Team at Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This position focuses on the provision of evidence-based psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention for children, adolescents, and families affected by cancer and blood disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and survivorship settings.

Psychology services are provided within a multidisciplinary psychosocial care model, in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, social work, child life, and other allied health professionals. The Assistant Professor Psychologist will contribute to the clinical, teaching, and scholarly missions of CCBD. Scholarly activities are encouraged and may include clinical research, quality improvement, or participation in collaborative research initiatives, but are not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care:
  Provide direct psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention for pediatric patients with cancer and blood disorders and their families. Deliver evidence-based interventions including brief therapy, psychotherapy, group interventions, and consultation within interdisciplinary care teams. Conduct psychological assessments in support of clinical care and, as appropriate, research protocols (including Children's Oncology Group studies). Participate in inpatient and outpatient psychosocial care as clinically indicated.
• Teaching and
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in the education and training of psychology externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows through clinical supervision and didactic teaching. Support the academic training mission of the Department of Pediatrics and CCBD.
• Scholarship and Academic Engagement:
  Engage in scholarly activity consistent with an Assistant Professor appointment, which may include clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, manuscript preparation, or conference presentations. Collaborate with psychology and medical faculty on research related to pediatric oncology, hematology, survivorship, or psychosocial care.
• Service:
  Participate in divisional, departmental, or institutional service activities appropriate for faculty rank. Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and patient-centered team culture within CCBD.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:
Colorado is ranked in the most desirable places to live in the United States by US News and World Report. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, and skiing. Denver is a growing metropolis with museums, great restaurants, several professional sports teams, extensive hiking/biking trails and 300+ days of sunshine a year.

Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked among the "Best Pediatric Programs" in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs has a level two pediatric trauma designation with 115 hospital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/surgery). We have a growing number of subspecialty services available to provide topnotch pediatric care – both inpatient and outpatient.

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 gross pay Paid Time Off:
Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time) Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 11/year Tuition Benefit:
Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass:
Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of…