Open Rank - Psychologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability and Life insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Vacation Days: 22 per year

Sick Days: 15 per year

Holiday Days: 11 per year

Tuition Benefit for all CU campuses

Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service (ECO Pass)

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Open Rank Psychologist in the Developmental Pediatrics Department. The position includes providing clinical services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support children with developmental challenges.

Ideal candidates must have clinical psychology qualifications, a focus on neurodevelopmental evaluations, and a commitment to the principles of neurodiversity and strength-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate from an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program.
• Experience in developmental pediatrics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to children with developmental conditions.
• Conduct interdisciplinary assessments addressing development and functioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for intervention planning and care.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based interventions

Developmental assessment

Education

Licensure as a psychologist in Colorado

Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology program

Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Developmental Pediatrics

Job Title: Open Rank - Psychologist

Position #: 00606236 – Requisition #:40052

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full‑time faculty member. This position will be based at Children’s Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and across the System of Care sites. Developmental Pediatrics provides a people‑first, strength‑based, neurodiversity‑affirming approach to developmental assessment, management, and intervention for children and youth with a wide range of developmental and related challenges. The Psychologist will provide neurodevelopmental evaluations and intervention services for children with developmental conditions, including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, neurogenetic conditions, and other developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of direct clinical services to children with neurodevelopmental and developmental conditions, including psychological interventions utilizing evidence‑based individual and group treatment modalities.
• Conduct individual and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary assessments addressing developmental and adaptive functioning concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals to inform diagnostic conceptualization, intervention planning, and continuity of care.
• Participate actively in the education and training of psychology externs, interns, or psychology postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. Training activities may include clinical supervision, case consultation, and didactic teaching.
• Contribute to program development and clinical innovation within Developmental Pediatrics and affiliated programs, including participation in quality improvement initiatives and the refinement of clinical pathways and service models.
• Demonstrate scholarly interest and activity consistent with an academic medical center appointment. Scholarly contributions may include clinical research, program evaluation, development of evidence‑based interventions, literature reviews, dissemination of findings, and participation in the development of clinical guidelines or educational materials related to developmental conditions.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at the Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO, or one of the other Developmental Pediatrics Network of Care locations.

Benefits

• 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 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11 per year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.

Associate Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.
• Experience: Typically 4–7+ years of post‑licensure clinical experience in pediatric/developmental settings (or equivalent).
• Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated progressively independent practice and programmatic contributions.

Professor

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology program or the equivalent.
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities or the equivalent.
• Experience: Typically 7–10+ years post‑licensure with recognized expertise in developmental disabilities.
• Clinical Leadership & Innovation: Sustained leadership of service lines, new program development, or system‑level quality initiatives with documented outcomes.
• Teaching & Mentorship: Substantial and sustained teaching/mentorship.
• Scholarly/Academic Impact: National reputation demonstrated by senior/lead authorship, practice guidelines, invited keynotes, PI/co‑PI roles, or equivalent.

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
• Compliance with hospital and medical staff by‑law requirements of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of post‑graduate clinical experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in medical, specialty care, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Experience providing caregiver‑mediated interventions, parent training, and consultation to medical and educational teams.
• Proficiency with standardized psychological, developmental, and adaptive behavior assessment instruments commonly used in a pediatric population.
• Experience addressing common developmental concerns including sleep, toileting, and feeding challenges in pediatric populations.
• Teaching, supervision, or mentorship experience with psychology trainees, medical learners, or interdisciplinary professionals.
• Record of scholarly activity, quality improvement, program development, or clinical innovation relevant to psychology or developmental‑behavioral health.
• Experience navigating healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations related to psychological services in pediatric medical settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing access to care for children with developmental disabilities and their families.
• A history of academic or scholarly activity and interest related to the field of clinical psychology and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable familiarity with a range of developmental behavioral conditions.
• Familiarity and expertise with intervention processes and/or instruments used with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
• The ability to create strong and respectful professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Curiosity about the impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and the impact on social cognition, adaptive functioning, and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to appropriately conceptualize for parents and professionals the developmental challenges and strengths of autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, as well as the relationship between test results, functioning, and recommendations for intervention.
• The ability to provide thoughtfully planned evidence‑based intervention for children, adolescents and/or their families with developmental behavioral conditions.
• The ability to embrace and help to sustain a vibrant, positive team environment with respect for providers, support staff, patients, and their families.
• A people‑first, strength‑based, neurodiverse affirming approach to people living with developmental disabilities to ensure best outcomes.

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.