Psychologist APP Supervisor (PhD/PsyD)

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Job Summary

The Psychologist Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the APPs within the department (specifically Psychiatric Emergency Services, Consult Liaison, and Infant Mental Health). The Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day clinical and administrative activities that support the team. Clinical responsibilities vary to specific clinical setting and may include providing doctoral level individual and/or group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, case coordination, and case management.

Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality psychological clinical services as assigned and specific to clinical service which may include psychotherapy (individual, group, couples and/or families) and psychological assessment (achievement, cognitive, and/or personality). (75%)
• Generate documentation of clinical psychological services, including psychological assessment reports as applicable, in the medical record in a timely fashion. (5%)
• Participate in teaching and clinical supervision of psychology practicum students, psychology doctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows in collaboration with the psychology training programs. (5%)
• Collect information and provide input for annual performance reviews. Provides input for corrective actions. Direct regular meetings of the multidisciplinary team. (5%)
• Monitor caseload distribution and effective management of active patients. Assist in developing behavior management plans on patients. (5%)
• Support clinical administrative tasks such as audit of clinical documentation, development and management of standard of work, aligning team members with Denver Health and departmental strategic initiatives and data tracking. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years 4-6 years post-doctoral experience Required

Licenses:

• PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in psychodiagnostics and in conducting evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.
• Has knowledge and experience needed to conduct supervision with advanced psychology trainees and licensed psychologists. Possesses skills needed to participate effectively in a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team.
• Can participate in teaching other professionals and can participate as a faculty member with the psychology internship and training program.
• Possesses advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Has knowledge of effective psychological practice in medical settings. Knowledge and the ability to audit for compliance of State, Federal and Agency mandated documentation.
• Possesses critical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Provides both clinical care and basic administrative assistance.
• Proficient with computers and technology including word processing and electronic medical record.
• Manages a high volume of email and other communication.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.