ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition Psychologist

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. Services will be provided at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and severe malnutrition with a focus on eating disorders , malnutrition, and other related issues. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatment for feeding and eating disorders, as well as comorbid psychiatric disorders. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist provides therapy services, consultation, and functions as a part of a large multidisciplinary team. 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.

 

Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality clinical services to individuals inpatient for medical stabilization for an eating disorder and/or severe malnutrition, including short-term evidence-based behavioral health interventions, motivational interviewing, and specialist supportive psychotherapy. (20%)

• 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. (5%)

• Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%)

• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (10%)

• Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of the ACUTE interdisciplinary team. (15%)

• Participate in ACUTE meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. (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 ACUTE 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 in psychology from an accredited school Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years One year of postdoctoral 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 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 care team in the primary care clinic setting.

• Ability to participate as a faculty member with the Division of Medicine and provide teaching and supervision as needed for the psychology internship training program through the Department of Psychiatry.

• Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.

• Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination.

• Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds.

• Microsoft Office skills required.

• Knowledge of electronic health record preferre

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $117,000 - $139,800 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No