University of Colorado · 3 months ago
Open Rank – Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist for the Assistant to Associate Professor rank within the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. The role involves providing health and behavior interventions and psychotherapy to a diverse adult oncology population, while also offering opportunities for clinical supervision and program development.
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Responsibilities
Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status and capacity
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain and fears of recurrence
End of life interventions with patients and their families to address existential distress and clarify the goals of treatment
Address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment
Provide clinical interventions via multiple modalities including in-person, telehealth and consultation-liaison modalities
Development of therapeutic groups and delivery of group therapy to individuals and families impacted by cancer
Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need
Contribute collaboratively to the overall development of the psychosocial team through program evaluation and leadership of new and existing programs in the cancer center
Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary team of colleagues and the community
Balance a full caseload and maintain timely, confidential, and appropriate documentation
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology
Required current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure
Experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population
5+ years' experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population
Preferred
Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology
Three or more years of clinical experience with adult patients who experience chronic health conditions
Research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology
Clinical experience working with grief and loss or end of life concerns
Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, as well as experience and skill working with diverse groups of individuals
Experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain
Experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology
Experience providing group therapy
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
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