Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for Crisis Services

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department of Psychiatry

Position # – Requisition #40279

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU), the Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) of Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) has an opening for a full‑time Faculty Behavioral Health Clinician within the CHCO PMHI with primary responsibilities in Crisis Services. The CU DCAMH, PMHI, and CHCO are combining to transform children’s mental health care in Colorado, building a coordinated system grounded in collaboration and partnership that provides all children high‑quality, evidence‑based, youth‑ and family‑centered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan.

As part of this transformative work, we are creating an evidence‑based, comprehensive crisis care model to ensure patients and families receive timely, effective care during a mental health crisis. We are looking for a behavioral health clinician to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in pediatric crisis services.

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in PMHI crisis services, which may span emergency room, ambulatory, and crisis stabilization clinical areas
• Engage in ongoing treatment monitoring, collaboration with other providers involved in a patient’s care, and disposition planning
• Maintain timely communication with team members, supervisor, and leadership
• Attend team meetings and educational in‑services
• Enter appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen
• Supervise, teach, and mentor mental health trainees
• Engage in quality improvement projects
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or work groups
• This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

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

• 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications:
  Master’s in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• At the time of hire, applicants must have a Colorado license or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience working with youth and families post‑licensure.
• Experience providing evidence‑based crisis services to youth and families with acute mental health concerns.

• Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service).
• Clinical expertise in flexibly providing evidence‑based assessment, treatment, and consultation to high‑acuity youth and families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well‑organized work environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, trainees, patients, and families.
• Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals.

• 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
• 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 all CU campuses
• ECO…