Pediatric Psychologist PostDoc

We are recruiting for a motivated Pediatric Psychologist PostDoc to join our team!

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Department

OBHS Mental Health Pro-Fee

Job Summary

The Pediatric postdoctoral fellow will function as part of the interdisciplinary pediatric outpatient behavioral health team of psychologists and psychiatric practitioners and provide therapy for children, adolescents, and families in a large, urban, safety-net medical center.Responsibilities for this position will be divided between clinical work (85%), supervision (5%), teaching (5%) and didactics (5%). The position will also engage in efforts to build a center for excellence in community mental health. The monthly didactics are designed to support fellows in their advancement of knowledge and skills in health psychology, diversity, professional development and career adjustment, and leadership inhealthcare settings. Successful completion of this fellowship meets all requirements for licensure in thestate of Colorado. Also provides case management and case coordination to facilitate referrals as needed. The fellow will be part of an integrated safety net health care system that primarily serves a traditionally underserved, low income and ethnically diverse population. Postdoctoral fellow will have an active role in various professional psychology activities that may include program development and research, clinical and didactic teaching, and clinical supervision (under supervision by a licensed psychologist). Remains actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring and in research projects, as appropriate. Postdoctoral fellow participates as a member of the department.

Percent time spent on essential functions and additional professional activities will vary upon on specific fellowship position. Education requirements and desired experience also may vary by specific postdoctoral fellow position. Please see addendum for details.

Psychology Fellows receive 184 hours of PTO inclusive of holidays.

Essential Functions :

• Provide doctoral level psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational services to patients. (70%)
• Provide didactic and / or clinical teaching to psychology interns, practica students, and other trainees as appropriate. (5%)
• Complete appropriate documentation of therapeutic activities in a timely manner. (10%)
• Participate effectively in supervision with delegated supervisors. (5%)
• Participate in meetings, didactic seminars, and other educational or departmental events as appropriate. (5%)
• Participates in program evaluation, quality improvement, and / or research projects, as appropriate. (5%)

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Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$61,000.00 - $61,000.00 / yr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

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

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

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.