Behavioral Health Clinician – Expressive Arts Therapist Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor

Job Summary

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician with formal training and clinical experience in Expressive and/or Creative Arts Therapy to work within an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed care team. This dual role provides the opportunity to see individuals and groups to provide behavioral health assessment, psychotherapy, education and art therapy for patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological health conditions.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting initial health and behavior assessments for individual patients during the evaluation phase of care
• Communicating results of the assessment to the interdisciplinary team and the patient in a professional and culturally competent manner (military and responder)
• Working independently and within an interdisciplinary team to implement a treatment plan and adjust it according to clinical needs of the patient
• Providing individual education and trauma-informed behavioral health treatment addressing a wide range of behavioral and social aspects of brain health
• Develop and conduct Art Therapy in a group Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting with focus on promoting development, self-expression, and mastery
• Develop and conduct individual adjunctive art therapy assessments and/or therapy sessions for patients who would benefit from an art-based approach
• Conducting education for individuals, groups, and family members with a focus on sleep, mood regulation, anxiety reduction strategies, and overall brain health
• Building relationships with patients that foster early communication of risky situations to allow for preventative interventions
• Preparing appropriate documentation in a timely and culturally sensitive manner including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and charges
• Assist in developing program processes, policies and procedures, and best practices

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is dedicated to "helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

• Patient Care: Provide outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
• Research: Create and disseminate new knowledge.
• Training: Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
• Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
• Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable department culture

Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

Instructor

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Colorado professional license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Licensed as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Board Certification (ATR-BC)
• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience with trauma‑exposed populations
• Formal training and supervised clinical experience in Expressive Arts Therapy
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care team

Senior Instructor

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Colorado professional license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Licensed as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Board Certification (ATR-BC)
• Minimum 3 years of direct clinical experience with trauma‑exposed populations
• Formal training and supervised clinical experience in Expressive Arts Therapy
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care team

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience with military Veterans, active-duty service members, or first responders
• Experience working with TBI, PTSD, chronic pain, sleep disturbance, addiction, or suicidality
• Advanced trauma certifications (EMDR, CPT, PE, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Strong clinical judgment and flexibility when working with complex trauma and neurological conditions
• Ability to integrate verbal and nonverbal therapeutic approaches
• Comfort facilitating expressive arts processes with individuals and groups
• Cultural humility and responsiveness, particularly with military and first responder populations
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under moderate to high stress while maintaining therapeutic presence
• Strong organizational skills and technological competence

Pay and Benefits

Hiring Range:

• Clinical Instructor: $90,000 - $100,000
• Senior Instructor: $100,000 - $110,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. Benefits include:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• 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

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon - Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins on date of posting and accepted until apply date of 8/7/26.