Assistant to Associate Professor​/Psychologist

Overview

Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: DOM/Medical Oncology

Position # - Requisition #37940

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist at the Open Rank level (Assistant to Associate Professor). The psychologist will work primarily within the oncology counseling team at the University of Colorado Hospital and Cancer Pavilion, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The role includes opportunities for remote telehealth, and may involve some inpatient work to support medical oncology teams, patients, caregivers, and families.

Depending on interest and experience, duties may include clinical supervision of psychology doctoral fellows and pre-doctoral interns, program development and evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration on research projects.

• Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain, and fears of recurrence.
• Provide end-of-life interventions with patients and families to address existential distress and clarify goals of treatment.
• Address behavioral concerns that affect adherence to medical treatment.
• Provide clinical interventions via in-person, telehealth, and consultation-liaison modalities.
• Develop and deliver therapeutic groups for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
• Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need.
• Contribute to psychosocial team development through program evaluation and leadership of new or existing programs.
• Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary teams and the community.
• Balance a full caseload with timely, confidential documentation.
• Potentially supervise psychology trainees and participate in clinical supervision activities, depending on interest and experience.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days per week on campus with in-person meetings as needed.

• Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited program.
• Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligibility to gain licensure.
• Experience in Psycho-Oncology and health psychology for adult populations.
• Open rank: appropriate experience to qualify as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on qualifications.

Preferred qualifications may include:

• Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology.
• Three or more years of clinical experience with adults with chronic health conditions.
• Research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
• Clinical experience with grief and loss or end-of-life concerns.
• Board certification in Clinical Health Psychology.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity and experience with diverse populations.
• Experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain.
• Experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
• Experience providing group therapy.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  assessment of mental health concerns, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status, personality, and risk; development of treatment plans; ability to build collegial relationships; ability to deliver multi-modal therapy; end-of-life interventions; and addressing behavioral factors affecting medical adherence.

For full consideration, submit: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, and three professional references (name, address, phone, and email). Applications are accepted electronically .edu/cu-careers. For questions, contact Stephanie Fields (email provided in posting).

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws. The campus conducts background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination requirements may apply in healthcare settings. See posting for full details.