Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping those with limited resources, providing excellent care for all exclusive of health insurance constraints? Would you like to work for an organization driven by a commitment to access to care, not billing productivity? Do you have a heart for working with a younger population and making a real difference in our community? The Health District is seeking to hire a full time Psychologist for The Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Connections (CAYAC) Team. CAYAC was developed to support families through the process of screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health and/or substance use disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0 – 18). The CAYAC Team is collaborative working closely with families, schools, physicians, social service agencies and others to coordinate and facilitate assessments and treatment and remove barriers that may impede progress and success.

The Psychologist participates in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver psychological services, including assessments, diagnostic consultations, and psychological testing to children, adolescents, and young adults. This position gathers and reviews previous assessments when appropriate to determine additional or remaining assessment needs. Helps determine whether needed assessments are available and accessible in the community and coordinates the assessment process with other providers.

The Psychologist provides consultations and training to Connections and CAYAC staff, community partners, primary care physicians, and others as needed and appropriate. The Psychologist collaborates with the CAYAC psychiatrist, referring physicians, behavioral health providers, care coordinators and other members of the CAYAC Team. Works closely with families and others to monitor and promote mental, social, and emotional health of program participants aged 0-18 years old.

Pay Range and Status

• $90,000 – $108,000 per year DOQ
• 40 hrs/wk
• 100 % outpatient work, no weekends

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D., Psy.D, or Ed.D) in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a clinical psychologist including conducting psychological assessments, administering diagnostic tests to children, adolescents and young adults and interpreting results to patients, families, and treatment team members (can include practice and internships).

Key Responsibilities

Psychologist:

• Provides psychological assessment and diagnosis services appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, and young adult life cycles.
• Provides brief behavioral health consultation, making quick, accurate assessments and offering practical, succinct, and easily digestible suggestions to primary care providers.
• Consults and participates in collaborative care with treatment teams and family members to improve patient outcomes.
• Provides formal didactic presentations on selected clinical topics to Health District staff and community members as appropriate.

Why work for us

• Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities in our community.
• We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients, and community.
• Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
• We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The Health District does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions at the Health District will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
• We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, generous flexible paid time off, and employee wellness and recognition activities.
• The Health District is an eligible employer for those qualifying for federal loan forgiveness.
• The Health District provides up to $2,000 annually for Continuing Education.

Infection Control Requirements

• Category III
• Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, and Tdap immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Psychologist. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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