Clinical Psychologist - Senior Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Clinical Psychologist - Senior Instructor to provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment within Family Medicine clinics in the Aurora area. The role emphasizes team-based care, health behavior change, and integration with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver equitable care.

Ideal candidates will have doctoral training, postdoctoral licensing hours in Colorado, and experience in teaching, supervision, and evidence-based psychotherapies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) and licensed or license-eligible in Colorado.
• Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with licensed hours.
• Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure and credentialing through CU Health system.
• Experience with integrated team-based care and motivational interviewing.
• Experience with evidence-based psychotherapies and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health questions to family medicine providers.
• Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Supervise behavioral health trainees.
• Coach physicians in health behavior change and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team-based care

Communication skills

Health behavior change

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Clinical Psychologist - Senior Instructor

Position # 00854209: Requisition # 41559

Job Summary

The Department of Family Medicine provides primary health care, educates medical and psychology students and graduates, conducts research and engages with communities. This position will provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment of patients with psychological disorders at Family Medicine clinic(s) coordinating with multi-disciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a patient-centered medical home setting committed to providing equitable care to a varied population.

Ideal candidates will have experience with integrated team-based care, with additional expertise in motivational interviewing, evidence-based psychotherapies, and working with different populations. Clinical skill is required for conducting assessments, brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions, substance use treatment, and triage to the appropriate level of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health questions and presenting concerns to family medicine providers.
• Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Facilitate group visits as needed.
• Design and implement health promotion/disease prevention interventions.
• Support goal setting and patient self-management skills.

Teaching and Supervision

• Directly supervise behavioral health trainees (graduate students, psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure psychologists).

Interprofessional

• Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coach physicians in communication skills and techniques of health behavior change.
• Conduct hospital rounds as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives, workflow modification, and the identification and deployment of new efficiencies.

Administrative

• Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
• Keep well-informed of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
• May participate in clinical research projects (but not required to be a clinician-researcher unless pursuing traditional promotion path). Accept other responsibilities specifically assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.
• Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participate in faculty development activities.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located Denver, Colorado.

Why Join Us

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is "To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has four key aims, each with specific goals:

• Patient Care - Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
• Research - Create and disseminate new knowledge.
• Training - Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
• Community Engagement - Achieve health equality with community engagement and advocacy.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits 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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
• Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a primary care based setting that promotes an all-encompassing environment.
• Expertise in motivational interviewing, and evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care.
• Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic faculty and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Experience training and developing staff.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$92,000 to $140,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.

ADA 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 [e-mail].

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, respectively. In 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.

Application Materials Required

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Details

• Job Category: Faculty
• Primary Location: Aurora
• Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
• Schedule: Full-time
• Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026
• Unposting Date: Ongoing
• Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
• Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Position Number: 00854209