We are recruiting for a Psychologist - ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders to join our team!

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DepartmentACUTE Physicians

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. Services will be provided at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders with a focus on eating disorders , malnutrition and other related issues. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and brief evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions as well as substance abuse screening. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist provides therapy services, consultation and functions as a part of a large multidisciplinary team. The psychologist is actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring, and research projects. Participates in supervision and teaching for the pre-doctoral psychology internship and provides supervision to psychology residents and practicum students as needed.

Essential Functions: Provide high quality clinical services to individuals admitted to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders, including short-term evidence-based behavioral health interventions and support services. (10%) 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 of the interdisciplinary team at primary care clinic. (5%) Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health Division 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 Integrated Behavioral Health Division staff. (5%) Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and University of Colorado. (5%) Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%)

Education: Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience: 1-3 years One year of postdoctoral experience Required

Licenses: Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosi . Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting. Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting. Ability to participate as a faculty member with the Division of Medicine and provide teaching and supervision as needed for the psychology internship training program through the Department of Psychiatry. Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice. Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination. Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds. Microsoft Office skills required. Knowledge of electronic health record preferred.

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