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 high-quality, 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 EC-IC (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 Health’s APA-accredited 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:

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 primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, 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.

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