Open Rank 0.6 - 1.0 FTE - Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Integrated MLT in the Young Mothers and Families Clinic (YMFC) at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The YMFC is a pediatric primary care clinic that serves adolescent mothers up to age 25 and their children. The program provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care, which includes social work, case management, resource connection and support, and integrated behavioral health services, in addition to pediatric and well-woman care and family planning services. YMFC is a subsection of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the behavioral health program is a collaboration between the Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute.

The multidisciplinary behavioral health team is composed of psychology and psychiatry faculty, as well as social work staff, along with learners from each of these disciplines. The YMFC patient population is composed of young women and their children from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds and low socioeconomic status, with nearly 90% publicly insured. The Integrated MLT will provide a variety of support and services in the context of patients’ medical care.

This position is responsible for direct patient care in an ambulatory setting to high risk and psychosocially complex parenting adolescents and their child/children. In collaboration with the behavioral health team, the Integrated MLT will consult on developmental, psychosocial and mental health concerns, as well as provide brief interventions, support, and psychoeducation. The Integrated MLT will work closely with YMFC team members including medical providers, nurse, care coordinator, family navigator, psychiatrist, and psychologists, as well as other pediatric integrated behavioral health clinicians. This is an onsite position with clinical services provided in-person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including psychosocial assessment, intervention, and psychoeducation in close collaboration with other members of the YMFC team.
• Deliver the HealthySteps health promotion and prevention program to YMFC families at well child visits from birth to 3 years of age.
• Offer relationship, substance use, and parenting education and support to adolescent parents. Collaborate with programs across the hospital system working with this patient population.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and actively build relationships with all patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Address barriers to care and social drivers of health.
• Actively engage in relationships with on-campus and community programs that support these patients.
• Interest in population health, health equity, clinical research.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

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:

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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 Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Instructor:

· 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

· Master’s in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field

Sr. Instructor:

· 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

· Master’s in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

· Colorado License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

· Experience working with at-risk families, especially those who are pregnant or parenting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: