Inpatient Psychologist - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service

Denver, CO, United States

We are recruiting for a Inpatient Psychologist - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service to join our team!

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Department

Adult PsychiatristsWith over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care for patients in community, emergency, inpatient, justice, medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed to meeting community needs and promoting health equity, Denver Health offers psychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at Denver Health have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As such, Denver Health is an excellent place to work for physicians with an interest in clinical education. Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides clinical services as a psychologist on the Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit, including group, individual and family psychotherapy, standardized psychological testing, and behavior management plans. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical leadership and teaching for other staff members. Strives to create a positive experience for patients, families, and support staff. Participates as a Psychology faculty member in supervision and teaching for the doctoral internship and provides supervision to psychology trainees and other types of trainees as needed.

Essential Functions :

Provide high quality clinical services to psychiatric inpatients, including short-term evidence-based interventions and support services. (15%)

Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. (10%)

Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (10%)

Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (10%)

Provide health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. (10%)

Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as needed. (5%)

Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%)

Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%)

Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles. (5%)

Participate in Psychology and Behavioral Health meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. (5%)

Participates or provides leadership of department, agency, or community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups. (5%)

Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral residents and practicum students. (5%)

Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the unit and other relevant staff. (5%)

Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%)

Education :

Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience :

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 psychodiagnostics and in conducting standardized psychological assessment.

Advanced intervention skills with adults with acute, severe and chronic mental illness.

Effective and culturally-sensitive clinical work with diverse populations.

Teaching and supervisory skills with advanced psychology trainees.

Microsoft Office skills required.

Knowledge of electronic health record preferred.

Shift

Work Type

Regular Salary

$103,000.00 - $119,300.00 / yr Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit:

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