Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Open Rank

Job Summary

Licensed clinical psychologist (100%, full time appointment) in pediatric-onset and congenital heart disease. Primary Appointment is in the Section of Cardiology with a secondary appointment the Department of Psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence-based consultation, assessment, and individual/family intervention for patients followed by the Heart Institute.
• Consultation with medical team in outpatient cardiology clinic and inpatient cardiac intensive care and progressive care units.
• Pre-surgical psychology evaluations and post-surgical follow-up.
• Group interventions for patients/families.
• Family meetings with care team and medical team care conferences.
• Developing, enhancing, and contributing to existing clinical and research programs for cardiology populations.
• Participating in formal training programs for psychological externs, interns, and post-doctoral fellows.
• Maintaining an active commitment to providing care for individuals from diverse backgrounds and following families across the continuity of cardiology care at Children’s Hospital Colorado Anschutz medical campus and its network of care and outreach sites.

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

• As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 700 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterization every year since 2020.
• The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes.
• The Heart Institute has 100 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Completion or anticipated completion of a psychology postdoctoral fellowship. Applicants must possess a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. Completion or anticipated completion of a psychology postdoctoral fellowship. Applicants must possess a Colorado Psychologist License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado. 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

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: Nicole Aviles Nicole.aviles@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range

• Hiring Range: Assistant Professor: $110,000 to $120,000 Associate Professor: $134,000 to $150,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.