Job Information
University of Colorado Open Rank- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program in Aurora, Colorado
Open Rank- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School/College/Department/Unit Name: School of Medicine- Department of Psychiatry
Job Title (Working and/or Official) Open Rank- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program .
Rank: Open Rank
Position #00829871- Requisition # 35855
Job Summary:
Nature of Work
About the Functional Neurology Program:
Key Responsibilities:
Patient care and coordination: The primary role of the Clinical Social Worker is to perform direct patient/client care both virtually and in-person including behavioral health assessments, follow-up appointments, group therapy, multi-family group therapy, coordination with relevant outside care providers and other local resources as needed, charting, billing and development of treatment plans in addition to provision of services. This includes determination of appropriate therapeutic treatment options within and outside the FND Program.
Budget/Resource Management: Informs FND Program Director and Business Manager of behavioral health service line budgetary and resource needs.
Community Engagement/Education: Collaborates with FND Program faculty and staff to support or conduct local and national educational engagement activities and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to, community educational webinars, development of educational materials, etc.
Quality and Process Improvement: Informs and participates in quality and process improvement initiatives at the direction of the FND Program Director in collaboration with the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services.
Compliance and Reporting: Maintain compliance with Department of Psychiatry, Department of Neurology, University, state, and federal regulation regarding psychiatric and behavioral health services. Responsible for reporting clinical staff concerns to Director and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
Behavioral Health Trainee Programming : Participates in behavioral health trainee programming which includes but is not limited to, supervision of clinical learners with relevant licensure (i.e., LCSW, MSW), note review and sign off, assists FND Program faculty and staff with growing educational programming to meet academic mission. This may include trainee evaluation, field liaison meetings and classroom teaching (didactics) as needed. Collaborates with FND Program Director, Business Manager. Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services, and other relevant team members on the development, maintenance, and monitoring of clinical behavioral health trainee programming. Responsible for ensuring trainees under their supervision are exhibiting high quality, safe and professional practices. Reports any unprofessional or unsafe behaviors to the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services.
Academic Rank and Licensure: This position begins at the academic rank of Instructor. They are required to be a CU School of Medicine and UCHealth Hospital medical staff. Colorado medical license and Board Certification in General Psychiatry are required. Additional licensures and certifications are required at discretion of FND Program Medical Director relevant to clinical program expansion and leadership duties (e.g., Wyoming license).
FTE: The current distribution of effort is 1.0 FTE which includes 30 hours of clinical time and 4 hours of administrative/supervision time per week (total 40 hours). Clinical time includes direct patient care. Administrative time includes but is not limited to coordination of care, educational activities, scholarly work, and supervision of trainees.
Work Location:
Hybrid
Why Join Us:
DEPARTMENT VISION:
Why work for the University?
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
Diversity and Equity:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Anticipated Pay Range:
HIRING RANGE:
$60,000 to $72,000.
$60,000 to $72,000.
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructor
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Master's Degree
Clinical Social Worker licensed in Colorado, eligible to be Licensed.
1 year of outpatient clinic education and counseling.
If not currently a CU Medicine or UCHealth Hospital member, membership will be arranged at time of appointment.
Sr. Instructor
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Master's Degree
Clinical Social Worker licensed in Colorado, eligible to be Licensed.
1 year of outpatient clinic education and counseling.
If not currently a CU Medicine or UCHealth Hospital member, membership will be arranged at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
CITI Certifications, will be arranged prior to appointment.
Clinical experience treating functional neurological disorder (conversion disorder) or other somatic symptoms.
Prior experience delivering trauma-informed care.
Prior experience working with families and caregivers.
Prior experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
Comfortable with public speaking.
Prior experience working with families and caregivers.
Prior experience working within academic medical setting.
Prior experience leading group therapy.
Prior experience delivering virtual treatment.
Prior experience supervising clinician learners.
Member of Functional Neurological Disorders Society and National Society of Social Work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Provide initial evaluations together with ongoing treatment.
Provide clinical diagnosis utilizing biopsychosocial assessments, coordinating with other mental health staff or medical staff when diagnostically appropriate.
Provide therapeutic interventions, resourcing, and psychoeducation.
Return phone calls or emails from faculty and staff patients.
Chart patient visits using an electronic medical record.
Triage and refer patients as needed to providers who can offer an appropriate level of care.
Must be proficient in common psychotherapeutic techniques including but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, etc.
Must have experience in risk assessment, including suicide and violence risk assessment.
Must have knowledge of identifying and navigating community resources to supplement therapeutic work.
Must be able to work cooperatively with all constituencies in the UCHealth Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, and Department of Neurology including Departmental Chair(s), Program Directors, and administrative staff.
Should be proactive in learning, development, and problem-solving.
Participate in quality- and performance-assessment projects.
Epic Certification.
How to Apply:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Job Category
Primary Location
Schedule
Posting Date
Unposting Date
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35855&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5916369)
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
Open Rank- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program - 35855 Faculty
The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for two full-time (1.0) Clinical Social Workers within the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado System, is the major academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Anschutz Medical Campus is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Veterans Affairs Hospital, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedical research and clinical care centers in the western United States. With world-class health sciences research, educational and clinical facilities, the CU School of Medicine has established distinctive and highly productive programs.DEPARTMENT VISION: 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.The Clinical Social Worker will be faculty of the Department of Psychiatry, integrated within the Department of Neurology, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program. The FND Program is an outpatient, multidisciplinary treatment program comprised of neurologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, case managers, allied health professionals and administrative staff. The FND Program boasts local, national, and international recognition for their highly collaborative, innovative care model to support individuals with FND. This position will have the opportunity to participate in and/or lead clinical research, quality, and process improvement initiatives in addition to their clinical work. The FND Program is located in the UCHealth Hospital Outpatient Pavilion on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The service line began in 2016 and has since treated over 2,000 patients. Previously, the FND Clinic has only served individuals with functional seizures (psychogenic non-epileptic seizures) but recently received funding to expand their operations to care for individuals with functional movement symptoms.Treatment is delivered using a hybrid model, including both virtual and in-person appointments. As a member of an academic medical center, this position will support both a clinical and academic mission and will have the opportunity to participate in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives. Further, the position will have the opportunity to improve UCHealth, University of Colorado and greater community's knowledge of FND through educational initiatives. To learn more about the FND Clinic please visit: https://www.nestreatmentucd.org/ (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://www.nestreatmentucd.org/) To learn more about FND please visit: https://neurosymptoms.org/en/ (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://neurosymptoms.org/en/) Please note, this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
- this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of rotating between working from home and as needed for in-person meetings The current distribution of effort is 1.0 FTE which includes clinical time and administrative/supervision time per week (total 40 hours). Clinical time includes direct patient care. Administrative time includes but is not limited to coordination of care, educational activities, scholarly work, and supervision of trainees.
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.The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 40 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $757 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/about) We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 2/28/2025.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Instructor: Sr. Instructor: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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .
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.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. The ranks are based on how many years a candidate has been licensed and if they want to pursue the promotions track.This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Grayson Cagle, Grayson.cagle@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=Grayson.cagle@cuanschutz.edu) Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 22114 - SOM-Psych Adult Integrated : Full-time : Jan 8, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Grayson Cagle Posting Contact Email: Grayson.cagle@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5916369&targetURL=Grayson.cagle@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00829871jeid-37cd3a358eb8ec488a8af0ab3b7cadc2
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.