Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician position.

This position includes direct clinical care and program development duties, with a focus on providing integrated behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are seen in academic medical center integrated primary care settings. This is a faculty position with rank commensurate with the applicant's experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide integrated behavioral health services in a large residency training clinic
• Deliver individual, family, and group-based services including early childhood and prevention/health promotion interventions
• Consult with pediatric primary care teams and child/adolescent psychiatrists around addressing behavioral health and environmental factors that impact child well-being, and collaborate closely with resource partners including social work, family navigators, and community health liaisons to deliver comprehensive, team-based care
• Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns
• Supervise trainees, other mental health providers, and pediatric health professionals
• Engage in teaching and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners

Work Location:

Onsite - this posting is for an onsite position at our Aurora, CO location.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.

Qualifications:

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

Please note, this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.

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.

• Instructor:
  • 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum degree qualifications: LCSW, LPC, LMFC, PhD, and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program,
  • Must have significant prior experience in a primary care setting serving children and adolescents.
• Sr. Instructor:
  • 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum degree qualifications: LCSW, LPC, LMFC, PhD, and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program,
  • Must have significant prior experience in a primary care setting serving children and adolescents.
• Assistant Professor:
  • 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program,
  • Must have significant prior experience in a primary care setting serving children and adolescents.
• Associate Professor:
  • 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program,
  • Must have significant prior experience in a primary care setting serving children and adolescents.
• Professor:
  • 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program,
  • Must have significant prior experience in a primary care setting serving children and adolescents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with complex pediatric populations and families
• Demonstrated skills in the use of developmentally and diagnostically appropriate screening and assessment tools
• Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models including but not limited motivational strategies, consultation models, and flexible application of behavioral and developmental therapies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model and with psychiatrist and medical colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees
• Experience and skill in consulting with professional colleagues and staff
• Commitment to multiculturalism and experience with diverse populations
• Ability to deliver services in Spanish is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments and consultations in integrated care settings
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Experience developing, training, and supervising psychology trainees

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 (only use if a cover letter is necessary)
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five 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: Brandon Fenner - brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 28th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

PhD and/or PsyD

- Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000

- Associate Professor: $130,000 to $145,000

- Professor: $175,000 to $205,000

LPC/LCSW/LMFT

- Instructor: $68,000 to $80,000

- Senior Instructor: $68,000 to $80,000

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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

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.