Behavioral Health Clinician-Hybrid-Colorado Springs

Job Summary:

The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician will provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, and their families at the new Children's Hospital Colorado Telstar location. This includes diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for youth with a variety of mental health concerns including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, emotional distress and difficulty regulating emotions, self-harm, suicidality, post-traumatic stress, difficulty communicating with others, and other behavioral challenges. If desired the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician may have the opportunity to provide services in both the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and outpatient programming.

The Partial Hospitalization Program provides evaluation and intensive mental health treatment for youth who experience serious mental and behavioral health challenges that prevent them from functioning optimally at school, at home, and in the community. These children and adolescents experience distress that exceeds the capacity of traditional outpatient services but are able to remain safe in a community setting as well as individuals stepping down from higher levels of psychiatric treatment including inpatient hospitalization. Youth attend the program daily from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm for approximately two weeks (dependent on the individual treatment needs of patients and their families). The primary treatment modality is group therapy and the curriculum has been derived from the transdiagnostic approach. Patients also receive individual and family therapy and medication evaluation and management. Another component of the program is family involvement: parents participate in psychoeducation groups as well as daily check ins. The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is primarily responsible for: completing intake assessments that are used to determine a referred patients' eligibility for this level of care, facilitating regular family sessions, and for assessing and managing immediate patient safety concerns in order to determine if a higher level of care may be warranted or if a patient is safe to return home.

The outpatient program provides evaluation and mental health treatment for children and adolescents who experience mental and behavioral health challenges but can function and remain safe at home, at school, and in their community. Youth treated in outpatient settings typically attend individual or family therapy once weekly. They may also receive medication evaluation and management from another provider in the clinic such as a psychiatrist or Advanced Practice Nurse. The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician would be responsible for developing and implementing an individualized, family-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment plan for the patients and families in their care.

Work Location: Hybrid-this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus at our Colorado Springs Location and as needed for in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to children, adolescents, and their families, including completing diagnostic evaluations, as well as providing evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy.
• Develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans and engages in ongoing treatment monitoring
• Collaborates with internal and external providers involved in a patient's care as needed in order to coordinate on the treatment plan and progress
• Maintains timely communication with team members, supervisor, and divisional leadership.
• Attends team meetings, educational in-services, and committees/work groups as indicated
• Enters appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Why Join Us:

The Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full time Position for a Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician in Colorado Springs. Please note this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experiences and qualifications as indicated below.

The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician will be practicing in a newly forming program as Children's Hospital Colorado is expanding outpatient mental health services in Colorado Springs. In the fall of 2022 Children's will open a new facility near the hospital campus and will begin providing outpatient therapy as well as partial hospitalization programming. The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician will be responsible for direct patient care to children and adolescents and their families.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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. To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum degree qualifications: LPC or LCSW or LMFT

Senior Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum degree qualifications: LPC or LCSW or LMFT

Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum degree qualifications: LPC or LCSW or LMFT

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum degree qualifications: LPC or LCSW or LMFT

Professor:

• 7+ years of related clinical experience at a rank or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum degree qualifications: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

Applicable for all ranks: Licensure in LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required

Conditions of Employment:

Must be willing and able to work a hybrid schedule. Meaning some days will be in-person and others will be virtual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience after completion of training in child and adolescent clinical work.
• Experience providing evidence-based treatment interventions to children and adolescents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct diagnostic interviews, and crisis evaluations, and employ the use of evidence-based assessments in an outpatient mental health setting.
• Ability to implement evidence-based treatments in an outpatient mental health setting
• Ability to develop treatment goals and plans, as well as evaluate treatment progress and make appropriate changes, when needed
• 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.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of patients and family members.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. 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: Amy Canada, amy.canada@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by [07/30/2023]. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

LPC/LCSW/LMFT

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at

Instructor: $68,000 to $80,000.

Senior Instructor: $68,000 to $80,000

Assistant Professor: $68,000 to $80,000

Associate Professor: $68,000 to $80,000

Professor: $68,000 to $80,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.