Open Rank OCD IOP Therapist - Instructor, Sr. Instructor

University of Colorado; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off 22 days/year

Holidays 11/year

Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Colorado is seeking an Open Rank OCD IOP Therapist for the Department of Psychiatry. The clinician will run IOP groups, provide 30-minute check-ins, and perform ERP-based exposures for OCD patients, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, open rank tracks (Instructor to Senior Instructor) based on experience, and participation in program development, quality initiatives, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Open rank faculty position; rank determined by experience and qualifications.
• Experience with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to run IOP groups and provide brief 30-minute check-ins.
• Experience in coordinating care across inpatient/outpatient settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide multiculturally sensitive behavioral health assessment and psychotherapy.
• Run IOP groups focusing on psychoeducation, skills, and experiential activities.
• Manage insurance authorizations and peer reviews for denials.
• Chart visits in the EMR and assist in discharge planning.
• Participate in ERP-based group programs and team meetings.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Group psychotherapy

Assessment and triage

Care coordination

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Psychiatry

Job Title: Open Rank OCD IOP Therapist - Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Position #: 00854022 - Requisition #:41484

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has an opening for a full (1.0 FTE) faculty position in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Program. This position and will provide direct patient services in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as well as the Outpatient Clinic.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) therapist at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Program will join a team of mental health providers treating community members with OCD requiring a higher level of care. The primary responsibilities of this clinician are to run groups in the IOP program (focusing on psychoeducation, skills development, and experiential), provide brief as-needed check-in appointments of 30 minutes or less, and complete exposures with IOP patients. A once-a-month group will be provided to support systems of individuals participating in the IOP program. In addition, the IOP therapist will be expected to hold a small caseload of patients at an outpatient level of care who have stepped down from IOP.

The OCD program team members include psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. The team utilizes an Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) modality for individuals presenting with OCD. The IOP Therapist must be willing to learn and implement an ERP approach, if not already trained in ERP. The IOP will run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30-11:30am. This clinician will also be expected to join and participate in team meetings prior to the start of the IOP day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides multiculturally sensitive behavior health assessment, triage, case management, and individual and group psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with other mental health faculty and staff in the provision of mental health and wellness care.
• Manage details of insurance including authorization and peer to peer reviews for denials.
• Chart patient visits using an electronic medical record.
• Assist in discharge planning, including identifying community placement.
• Develop programmatic benchmarks and outcomes of effectiveness.
• Participate in quality and performance assessment projects.
• Participate in the development and administration of group programs including skills development, ERP, experiential activities, and mindfulness.
• Participate in other programs and service development.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry 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 have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

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.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and