ACUTE Eating Disorder Psychologist
ACUTE Eating Disorder Psychologist
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$ 107100 - 125700
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Job Description
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Department
Pav M Acute Eating DisorderACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition 3M) is the worlds only Center of Excellence for the treatment of patients with extreme medical complications resulting from eating disorders and severe malnutrition. Nurses in the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders play a vital role on the multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive and collaborative care to this patient population.The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders is a 30bed unit with a nursetopatient ratio of 1:5. CNAs and behavioral healthcare techs provide 1:1 care and supervision for every patient. This unique population requires both medical and behavioral interventions.Job Summary
The Psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. The BHC abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the clinic in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic(s) with a focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and brief evidencebased treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical conditions as well as substance abuse screening. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist provides case management and consultation case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care and crisis intervention. The psychologist is actively involved in quality improvement data monitoring and research projects. Participates in supervision and teaching for the predoctoral psychology internship and provides supervision to psychology residents and practicum students as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to behavioral health including shortterm evidencebased behavioral health interventions and support services. 10
- Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. 10
- Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations referrals and case management as needed. 10
- Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidencebased assessments and screening tools. 10
- Provide health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. 10
- Conduct indepth diagnostic assessment as needed. 5
- Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. 5
- Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. 5
- Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of the interdisciplinary team at primary care clinic. 5
- Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health Division meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. 5
- Participates or provides leadership of department agency or community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups. 5
- Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology predoctoral residents and practicum students. 5
- Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the Integrated Behavioral Health Division staff. 5
- Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and University of Colorado. 5
- Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. 5
Education:
- Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required
Work Experience:
- 13 years One year of postdoctoral experience Required
Licenses:
- PSYLicensed Psychologist State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings including evidencebased brief therapy modalities crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of patient populations cultural religious ethnic and social systems in interactions care planning and education.
- Knowledge of medical terms abbreviations diagnoses treatment and prognosis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting.
- Skill in providing 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 and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting.
- Ability to participate as a faculty member with the Division of Medicine and provide teaching and supervision as needed for the psychology internship training program through the Department of Psychiatry.
- Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.
- Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination.
- Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds.
- Microsoft Office skills required.
- Knowledge of electronic health record preferred.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$107100.00 $125700.00 / yrBenefits
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)
Onsite 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 safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
