Burn and Trauma Psychologist
Burn and Trauma Psychologist
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University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Division
Job Title: Burn and Trauma Psychologist
Position Number # Requisition #37766
The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time Faculty (unclassified) position.
Job Summary:
This position includes direct clinical care teaching supervision and program development duties with a focus on providing integrated behavioral health services to children adolescents and their families who are seen in the Center for Childrens Surgery at an academic medical center. This integrated psychologist role will serve patients and families in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Burn Program and in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Trauma Center.
Please note this is an open-ranked faculty position and could be categorized as Instructor Senior Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide integrated behavioral health services in the Pediatric Burn Program and Pediatric Trauma Center.
Provide integrated behavioral health services in ambulatory surgical clinics and on inpatient medical floors for children with burn injuries (e.g. contact scald friction thermal frostbite chronic wounds) or traumatic injuries (e.g. gunshot wounds motor vehicle accidents fractures).
Conduct Acute Stress Disorder PTSD and psychosocial screening for pediatric burn and trauma patients and families that experienced complex injuries.
Provide evaluation consultation individual family and multifamily intervention for the youth fire setting program in collaboration with the disruptive behavior disorders clinic.
Collaboratively with other psychosocial providers coordinate peer support volunteers and programming (e.g. Phoenix SOAR community events).
Deliver individual family and group-based services for surgical patients seen in the burn program and the trauma surgical clinic.
Consult with pediatric surgery teams to address behavioral health and environmental factors that impact child well-being quality of life and trauma recovery. Collaborate closely with psychosocial partners including social work family navigators and community health liaisons to deliver comprehensive team-based care.
Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children and adolescents seen in the burn program and trauma center with a wide range of behavioral developmental and mental health concerns.
Supervise psychology trainees (externs interns postdoctoral fellows) rotating in the department of surgery.
Engage in teaching and scholarship including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners.
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Work Location: Onsite-this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO
Why Join Us:
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science medicine education and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools more than 60 centers and institutes and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative interconnected and highly collaborative the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information visit.
The DOP is one of the largest units in the CU School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU DOP sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement:
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor Senior Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor:
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Sr. Instructor:
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Assistant Professor:
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Associate Professor:
4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Professor:
7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience. Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks if needed at a later time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with pediatric populations with medical complexity injuries or burns.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of developmentally and diagnostically appropriate screening and assessment tools.
- Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models including but not limited to motivational interviewing strategies consultation models and flexible application of cognitive-behavioral therapies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model and with surgeons psychosocial providers trainees and colleagues.
- Experience and skill in consulting with professional colleagues and staff.
- Commitment to multiculturalism and experience with diverse populations.
- Experience with supporting patients with community and school reintegration after injury or illness.
- Ability to deliver services in Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
To be successful in this position candidates will need the following
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty staff and students.
Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments and consultations in integrated care settings.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including providing presentations to community and professional audiences.
Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
Experience developing training and supervising psychology trainees.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
A current CV/resume
List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 30 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) is determined based on rank and education for this position and has been established at:
PhD and/or PsyD
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at
Instructor: $105000 to $120000
Senior Instructor: $105000 to $120000
Assistant Professor: $105000 to $120000
Associate Professor: $130000 to $145000
Professor: $175000 to $205000
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
