Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is currently seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist. The position will be at the Assistant to Associate Professor faculty rank appointed in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and located primarily at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. While working as a member of the oncology counseling team, this psychologist will function independently or with minimal supervision. The primary function of this

role is to provide health and behavior interventions and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups within a diverse adult oncology population at the University of Colorado Hospital and Cancer Pavilion. The psychologist will work primarily in an outpatient context with the potential for some inpatient work to support medical oncology teams, patients, caregivers and their families. This role also offers the opportunity for remote telehealth work. Dependent on the psychologist's interest and experience, this role may also offer the following

opportunities: clinical supervision of psychology doctoral fellows and pre-doctoral interns, program development and evaluation, quality improvement initiatives as well as leading or collaborating on scientific research.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status and capacity.

* Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain and fears of recurrence.

* End of life interventions with patients and their families to address existential distress and clarify the goals of treatment.

* Address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.

* Provide clinical interventions via multiple modalities including in-person, telehealth and consultation-liaison modalities.

* Development of therapeutic groups and delivery of group therapy to individuals and families impacted by cancer.

* Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need.

* Contribute collaboratively to the overall development of the psychosocial team through program evaluation and leadership of new and existing programs in the cancer center.

* Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary team of colleagues and the community.

* Balance a full caseload and maintain timely, confidential, and appropriate documentation.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

* Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.

* Required current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.

* Experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.

Associate Professor:

* Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.

* Required current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.

* 5+ years' experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology.

* Three or more years of clinical experience with adult patients who experience chronic health conditions.

* Research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology.

* Clinical experience working with grief and loss or end of life concerns.

* Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology.

* Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, as well as experience and skill working with diverse groups of individuals.

* Experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain.

* Experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology.

* Experience providing group therapy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status, personality and risk.

* Ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.

* Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy related to health psychology concerns.

* End of life interventions with patients and their families to address psychological distress and clarify the goals of treatment.

* Ability to address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Stephanie Fields, stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $105,000-120,000

Associate Professor: $125,000-140,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.