Open Rank – Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Aurora, CO is seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist at the Assistant to Associate Professor level. The role involves working primarily in an outpatient context, providing psychological assessments and treatment to patients with chronic diseases, and offers a hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree in psychology and experience in Psycho-Oncology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.
• Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in Colorado or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of mental health concerns and psychosocial impacts.
• Develop treatment plans providing evidence-based therapy.
• Provide consultative services to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment of mental health concerns

Development of treatment plans

Ability to address behavioral concerns

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Overview

Open Rank – Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Department: DOM/Medical Oncology. Job Summary: The University of Colorado Cancer Center is currently seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist. The position will be at the Assistant to Associate Professor faculty rank appointed in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and located primarily at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The psychologist will work primarily in an outpatient context with potential for some inpatient work to support medical oncology teams, patients, caregivers and their families. This role also offers the opportunity for remote telehealth work.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status and capacity.
• Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain and fears of recurrence.
• End of life interventions with patients and their families to address existential distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
• Address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.
• Provide clinical interventions via in-person, telehealth and consultation-liaison modalities.
• Development of therapeutic groups and delivery of group therapy to individuals and families impacted by cancer.
• Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need.
• Contribute collaboratively to the overall development of the psychosocial team through program evaluation and leadership of new and existing programs in the cancer center.
• Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary team of colleagues and the community.
• Balance a full caseload and maintain timely, confidential, and appropriate documentation.

Work Location & Schedule

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications. Assistant Professor: Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology; current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure; experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population. Associate Professor: Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology; current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure; 5+ years’ experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.

Preferred Qualifications: Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology; three or more years of clinical experience with adult patients who experience chronic health conditions; research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology; clinical experience working with grief and loss or end of life concerns; Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology; demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, as well as experience and skill working with diverse groups of individuals; experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain; experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology; experience providing group therapy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status, personality and risk.
• Ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy related to health psychology concerns.
• End of life interventions with patients and their families to address psychological distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
• Ability to address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.

How to Apply

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Stephanie Fields, [e-mail]

Additional Information

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025. Anticipated Pay Range: Assistant Professor: $105,000-120,000; Associate Professor: $125,000-140,000. Total compensation includes benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, ADA Statement, Background Check Statement, and Vaccination Statement follow on record and are available as part of the official posting.