Outpatient Pediatric Psychologist

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Job Summary

The Psychologist provides expert psychological care for children, adolescents, and their families on the Outpatient Child/Adolescent Mental Health team. Services include diagnostic assessment, evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with a variety of mental health concerns. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist also provides consultation and crisis intervention. Services provided include individual and family therapy for patients 5-17 years old, psychological assessment, and group therapy (depending on experience). Participates in supervision and teaching for the pre-doctoral psychology internship and provides supervision to psychology residents and practicum students as needed. Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to mental health, including evidence-based behavioral health interventions and support services. Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (80%)

• Provide high quality psychological assessment services including testing, scoring, report writing and feedback to patients/families. (5%)

• Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as part of therapy intakes. (5%)

• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%)

• Actively participate in regular team meetings and psychology internship meetings/requirements (including supervision and teaching). (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years One year of postdoctoral experience Required

Licenses:

• PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in mental health settings, including evidence-based therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment (including mental health holds).

• Knowledge of patient population's cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education. Ability to work well with diverse patient populations and to culturally adapt evidence-based practices.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting.

• Skill in providing care, including trauma-informed care, appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting.

• Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting.

• Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.

• Microsoft Office skills required.

• Knowledge of the Epic electronic health record preferred.
  
  What you will do

• Conduct in depth initial/intake evaluations

• Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed

• Provide individual psychotherapy

• Provide family therapy

• Conduct psychological testing

• Participate in teaching and supervision as part of the training faculty for our APA accredited psychology internship

• Support continuous quality improvement

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Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.