University of Colorado · 3 months ago
Psychologist - Consult Liaison
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a health or rehabilitation psychologist for its Department of Psychiatry to provide integrated behavioral health care in various medical settings. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, providing therapy, and collaborating with interprofessional teams to address the needs of adult inpatients.
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Responsibilities
Conduct brief psychological screening, assessment, and individual therapy with adult medical/surgical inpatients
Provide consultation and treatment on intensive care units (ICU’s)
Provide evidenced-based treatment to patients and families coping with acute, chronic, and life-threatening illness
Provide behavioral pain management interventions to patients on medical and surgical inpatient units
Consult and collaborate with interprofessional team members to develop intervention strategies related to physical and psychosocial challenges
Assist with patient, unit, and staff relational dynamics, and provide recommendations to help in cases with challenging patient interactions
Provide trauma-informed care to adults on medical/surgical units, and work with interprofessional teams to deliver trauma-informed interventions
Perform cognitive and psychological screening and testing when indicated
Develop educational activities for interprofessional providers and staff on inpatient units in conjunction with psychiatry attendings on the CL service
Develop metrics and QI plans for C/L service in conjunction with psychiatry attendings on C/L service
Conduct psychological evaluations with live organ donors when CL psychologists need to cover the Transplant Service
Conduct psychological interviews and testing for potential organ recipients referred by transplant providers when CL psychologists need to cover the Transplant Service
Attend and participate in interprofessional Transplant selection committee meetings if covering this service
Provide assessment to patients on inpatient medical/surgical units with histories of self-harm, addiction, mental health conditions, and prior trauma as well as individuals now at increased risk for depression, PTSD, and relational, financial, and other challenges
Demonstrate competence in treatment of all patients, families, and colleagues with respect to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, ability status, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and any other factors related to systemic oppression
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship
Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado
Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience for Instructor, Senior Instructor, and Assistant Professor
4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience for Associate Professor
7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience for Professor
Demonstrate competence in treatment of all patients, families, and colleagues with respect to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, ability status, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and any other factors related to systemic oppression
Preferred
Post-doctoral fellowship focused on health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, consultation-liaison services and/or integrated behavioral health care in specialty settings such as Transplant, CL, medical trauma, or other complex in-patient units
Training and experience in Consultation Liaison services including inpatient behavioral medicine and/or integrated specialty care
Training and experience providing consultation, trauma informed care, assessment and brief individual and family interventions in inpatient medical/surgical, ICU and Transplant settings
Training and/or experience developing and implementing behavior care plans in inpatient medical/surgical settings
Experience with QI initiatives and metrics in inpatient medical and surgical units
Understanding of the biomedical, psychological, and social factors impacting patients at risk for and seen on inpatient units as well as Transplant programs
Experience with integrated teams in specialty medical settings that promotes an inclusive environment
Experience related to the impact of trauma, substance abuse and social determinants related to health, complex physical conditions, and recovery
Ability to perform cognitive screening and psychological testing in specialty medical settings
Benefits
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 Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
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