Inpatient AdolescentWithdrawal Management Psychologist
Inpatient AdolescentWithdrawal Management Psychologist
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$ 107100 - 125700
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Department
Adult PsychiatristsWith over 700 employees Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care for patients in community emergency inpatient justice medical mobile and outpatient settings. As a nonprofit committed to meeting community needs and promoting health equity Denver Health offers psychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at Denver Health have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As such Denver Health is an excellent place to work for physicians with an interest in clinical education.Job Summary
Psychologist provides expert psychological care for children adolescents and their families in an inpatient setting. This adolescent inpatient unit is one of a few nationwide that serves adolescents with acute psychiatric needs as well as those with substance use disorders requiring an ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) 3.7 Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services level of care. The psychologist working in this role will have the opportunity to provide highquality specialized and integrated care while working closely with other dedicated members of the treatment team. They will provide individual and group therapy services for 3.7 3.7WM (withdrawal management) and ECIC (emergency commitment or involuntary commitment) admits. They may also provide clinical services for patients who are admitted for psychiatric care (primary psych admits) that also have a dual diagnosis with substance use. They will also support patients in completing safety plans and relapse prevention plans. They will have opportunities to attend and lead family discharge meetings and collaborate with other staff on building community relationships to bridge resources. Psychological evaluations and diagnostic clarification may occasionally be needed. Psychologist functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical leadership and teaching for other staff members while striving to create a positive experience for patients families and support staff. Psychologists also have the opportunity to teach and supervise doctoral interns who are a part of Denver Healths APAaccredited doctoral internship program as well as doctoral externs from programs in the area.
Essential Functions:
Provide brief family interventions 30
Provide individual psychotherapy 20
Provide group psychotherapy 20
Conduct psychological testing 10
Educate trainees and learners 10
Support continuous quality improvement 10
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
Days (United States of America)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
