Job Summary
Under general supervision, the psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. The BHC abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the clinic in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic(s) with a focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and brief evidencebased treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical 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 case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care, and crisis intervention. 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.
Responsibilities
1. Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to behavioral health, including short-term evidence-based behavioral health interventions and support services. 2. Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. 3. Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. 4. Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. 5. Provide health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. 6. Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as needed. 7. Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. 8. Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. 9. Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of the interdisciplinary team at primary care clinic. 10. Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health Division meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. 11. Participates or provides leadership of department, agency, or community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups. 12. Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral residents and practicum students. 13. Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the Integrated Behavioral Health Division staff. 14. Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and University of Colorado. 15. Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. 2. Knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education. 3. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis. 4. Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting. 5. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice. 9. Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination. 10. Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds. Computers and Technology 1. Microsoft Office skills required. 2. Knowledge of electronic health record preferred. Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Colorado or license-eligible as a Psychology Candidate pending DORA approval required. 2. Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR required. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Supervisory Responsibilities This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, coaching, supervision, fostering teamwork, training and development of one or more employees.
Education
- Doctorate Degree (Required) Education: Doctoral degree in psychology.
- 4,000 hours supervised clinical service required.
- Completion of pre-doctoral internship required
Experience
- One year of postdoctoral experience required. 5. Two years of experience providing behavioral health services in a primary medical clinic preferred.
Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist (Required) Certificate/License/Registration: Licensed as a Psychologist by the State of ColoradoCertificate/License/Registration: Licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Colorado
Location
Denver, CO
Shift
Work Type
Part time
Salary:
$50,874.00 - $59,871 .50/yr
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