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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Transplant Psychologist

Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00840563 - Requisition #38033

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a Psychologist on the Transplant Team at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. 

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) collaborates closely with a broad range of clinical departments at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) to provide integrated behavioral health care in primary and specialty medical settings. Psychologists from the DOP provide integrated consultation services to the UCH Transplant Center. Services are provided in an outpatient and medical inpatient setting for heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and/or liver recipients as well as living liver or kidney donors. The psychologist in this role will also be a team member on the DOP Adult Division Integrated Behavioral Health Service.

The psychologist recruited for this full-time position will become part of the DOP growing and dynamic Adult Division. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

       Psychological Assessment & Intervention:

o   Conduct psychological evaluations, including interview and appropriate testing, for living donors and organ transplant candidates.

o   Conduct comprehensive assessments of areas including addiction, mental health conditions, trauma, neurocognitive disorders, as well as other areas which may impact transplant success.

o   Provide brief psychological intervention for patients with complex chronic health concerns.

       Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

o   Liaison with interdisciplinary team providers including physicians, social workers, dietitians, and nurses, to coordinate and ensure optimal comprehensive care.

o   Present case summaries and participate in case discussions to determine transplant candidacy during transplant selection of committee meetings.

       Education:

o   Provide supervision to psychology and psychiatry trainees, completing training on the transplant psychology service.

       Research and scholarship:

o   Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary transplant teams to develop clinical practice protocols to develop cutting edge transplant care.

o   Lead and participate in scholarly projects in solid organ transplantation.

       Program Development:

o   Join dynamic and growing transplant center, and integrative behavioral health team developing novel approaches to patient.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at UCHealth, Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for education and training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care. We conduct groundbreaking research to alleviate suffering caused by psychiatric and substance use disorders, provide access to state-of-the-art mental health prevention and intervention services, and collaborate with key interested parties to promote well-being across Colorado. We are dedicated to serving a community in which we value all people and have a continued commitment to this goal in our clinical, treatment, research and educational activities.

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants and also ranked the 12th academic institution in the nation for health sciences research and 19th globally. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

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, Senior Instructor, and Assistant Professor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

• 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.

Associate Professor:

• 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

• 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.

Professor:

• 7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

• 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. 

Track: 

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience 

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 integrated specialty care including inpatient or outpatient behavioral medicine and/or Consultation Liaison services.
• Training and experience in solid organ transplantation.
• Understanding the biomedical, psychological, and social factors impacting patients with complex chronic illnesses.
• Experience in integrated teams in specialty medical settings that promote an inclusive environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 including presentations to community audiences. 

• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment. 

• Demonstrates culturally accountable mental health practices and values. 

• Strong commitment to interprofessional, team-based care within the Department of Psychiatry and in integrated specialty settings.

• Interest, in developing a collaborative program of research in specialty medical settings, although research interest is not required for this position.

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: Samantha Martin, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor, Sr. Instructor, and Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000. 

Associate Professor: $130,000 to $155,000. 

Professor: $175,000 to $205,000.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) 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.