IBH Psychologist - Women's Care

We are recruiting for a IBH Psychologist - Women's Care to join our team!We are here for life's journey.

Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than

ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentCHS Behavioral HealthJob 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.

Provides clinical services as a Psychologist on the Inpatient Adolescent

Unit, including individual and family psychotherapy, standardized

psychological testing, and case coordination and case management. Functions

as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical

leadership for other staff members. Participates as a member of the Division

of Psychology in supervision and teaching for the predoctoral internship and

provides supervision to psychology trainees as needed.Telehealth work offeredEssential Functions:Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to behavioral

health, 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 RequiredWork Experience:1- years One year of postdoctoral experience RequiredLicenses:PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredKnowledge, 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

prognosis.

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