Harris Postdoctoral Child and Adolescent Fellow

Job Summary:

Our fellowship program is based on the strong belief that there is an important role for highly trained early childhood mental health specialists to provide services to programs that serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families in pregnancy and throughout early childhood. After completing the fellowship, participants typically pursue careers in clinical, academic, community, and training settings and engage in activities including direct service, teaching, supervision, consultation, program development/administration, and clinical research.

The program uses a relationship-based and family-strengths perspective for understanding the difficulties, challenges, and disorders that affect young children and their families. Fellows provide a variety of early childhood services, including weekly individual, group, and/or parent- child dyadic therapy, developing treatment plans, consultation with parents and families about behavioral interventions, and parent education. The program has a specific focus on integrated behavioral health services in health care and community settings through consultation with primary care, pediatric, allied health, and public health professionals related to behavior management, pregnancy related mood and anxiety disorders, and developmental interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intensive clinical experiences with pregnant women, infants, young children, and their families
• Weekly day-long didactic seminars on core issues of early childhood mental health
• Reflective supervision in groups and individually
• Clinical sites include behavioral health integration in primary and specialty care clinics, community mental health, and community settings where under-served populations of babies, young children, and their families are seen. Populations include a high proportion of Spanish speaking families
• 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 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, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The mission of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is to intentionally support the Department of Psychiatry’s community in advancing a culture of authenticity, belonging, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We are committed to leading transformational education, working toward cultural humility and taking impactful actions related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/dei/mission-statement-and-vision  

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.  

Instructor/Fellow  

• PhD or PsyD in clinical, counseling, or school psychology
• completed an APA-accredited internship

OR

• MD
• completed a residency in child and adolescent psychiatry
• degree must be conferred prior to starting fellowship 

OR

• MD
• completed a residency in child and adolescent psychiatry
• degree must be conferred prior to starting fellowship 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.
• A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students, alumni, and administrative personnel at all levels including outside organizations and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, handle a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to inter-professional, team-based care in psychiatry and both primary and specialty health settings.
• A demonstrated interest in infancy and early childhood

  How to Apply:

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

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Application form (can be found on the website listed below)
• Three reference letters per instructions on application form
• A letter from your graduate program training director, confirming your status and good standing in the program and the expected date when you will have completed all degree requirements.

Questions should be directed to: Haley Osborn, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY, please submit to [email protected]  

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 5:00PM December 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:

Instructor/Fellow: $56,484 in accordance with NIH NRSA Stipend levels.  

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 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.

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

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits  

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 .