Assistant Professor - Psychologist

Job Summary:

This 0.50 FTE position will be at our Children's Hospital Colorado location at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and/or Network of Care sites across the metropolitan. We provide multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary consultation, developmental assessments, and intervention individuals and their families with Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. We fully embrace a neurodiversity perspective with an emphasis on skill building to maximize every individual’s full potential. We also serve a culturally and linguistically diverse population and support families in their preferred language and cultural values. 

This psychologist will provide evidence based clinical assessment, intervention, and consultation working with a team of experts in their respective fields in Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurogenetic conditions including intellectual disability, and developmental delays.

In addition to clinical excellence, faculty is expected to demonstrate skills and experience in the field developmental disabilities and excellence in training as well as research or scholarship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct psychological consultations in the context of a multidisciplinary team, comprehensive evaluations, individual and group interventions related to Down syndrome.
• Individual and multidisciplinary comprehensive assessment of developmental behavioral concerns.
• Faculty participates and contributes to the training of psychology externs, interns, and post-doctoral fellows as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. Training may include supervision and didactic presentations.
• Faculty contribute to program development including involvement in ongoing QI projects.
• Faculty is expected to demonstrate scholarly interest and activity. This may include clinical research, developing new treatments, literature reviews, and involvement in the development of training or clinical guidelines related to the field of developmental behavioral conditions. 

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Pediatrics and the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a part time psychology faculty member. The Sie Center is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology and Neurosurgery. We have developed a close collaboration with many subspecialists within the hospital and work with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Special Care Clinic, Pulmonary, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, the Speech Language and Audiology Department, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy with ample collaborative opportunities. 

The Sie Center for Down Syndrome draws a patient base from Colorado and the 7 surrounding states, as well as nationally and internationally. The Sie Center for Down Syndrome is a center of excellence with medical providers and multidisciplinary developmental specialty care teams. The Sie Center for Down Syndrome is affiliated with The Linda Crnic Down Syndrome Research Institute and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.  

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.  

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent complies with hospital and medical staff by-law requirements of the job. 

Condition 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 

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A history of successful academic and scholarly activity related to the field of clinical psychology.
• A history of interest and demonstrated success in clinical and scholarly activity in the field of clinical psychology with an emphasis in neurodiversity.
• Demonstrated evidence-based assessment with developmental behavioral conditions.
• Demonstrated evidence-based treatment/intervention expertise with developmental behavioral conditions.
• 3 or more years' experience with pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• 3 or more years' experience as a psychologist doing pediatric diagnostic assessments.
• Experience with psychological and developmental testing protocols. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrable familiarity with a range of developmental behavioral conditions.
• Familiarity and expertise with evidence-based assessment instruments used with children and adolescents with Down syndrome and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• The ability to provide thoughtfully planned evidence-based intervention and treatment for children, adolescents and/or their families with Down syndrome and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• The ability to create strong and respectful relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Curiosity about the impact of neurodevelopmental disabilities and the impact on social cognition, adaptive functioning, and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to appropriately conceptualize for parents and professionals autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, developmental strengths and challenges, and the relationship between test results, functioning and recommendations for intervention within the context of Down Syndrome.
• Willingness and interest in supporting families with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to embrace and help to sustain a vibrant, positive team environment with respect for providers, support staff, and patients.
• Psychologists can provide supervision of clinical services and professional development guidance to trainees.
• Patient and family centered approach for supporting individuals with Down syndrome and or neurodevelopmental disabilities. 

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.    Three to 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: Staci Ertzberger, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$51,085-59,488.

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .