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Part-time, Telehealth Mental Health Clinician- LCSW or Psychologist

Part-time, Telehealth Mental Health Clinician- LCSW or Psychologist - 38108 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

Job Title:

Position #00841291 - Requisition #38108





Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Integrated Mental Health for General Internal Medicine or designee, the part-time (.40 FTE) Telehealth Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or Psychologist) will be responsible for the care delivery of evidence-based psychotherapies and supportive counseling to a select population via telehealth. This position will routinely collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including the patient's primary care team, psychiatry consultant, mental health supervisor and clinic leadership. This position will provide clinical services across the continuum of care from identifying the patient based on defined criteria, to include psychosocial assessment, development and execution of a treatment plan, to discharge back to their primary care provider. This is an open-rank faculty recruitment at either the Adjoint Instructor, Adjoint Senior Instructor, or Adjoint Assistant Professor level.

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with practice stakeholders to deliver integrated mental health services in a telehealth modality.

Provide short-term mental health treatment to targeted groups of patients; developing comprehensive initial assessments, treatment and discharge plans.

Refer patient to higher level of care (e.g. specialty treatment) -or community long term care - as appropriate.

Coordinate and revise treatment plan with input from interdisciplinary team and primary care provider.

Provide routine patient progress monitoring.

Support the management of patient referrals, including coordinating care for those patients not meeting criteria for clinic based mental health services.

Support clinic in developing community and campus referral sources as needed.

Work collaboratively with clinic staff to ensure efficient scheduling and placement of referrals.



Work Location:

Remote - This role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.





Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education and health services research.



We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and research seriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.



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, Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Adjoint Instructor

Psychologist

• Doctorate degree from a program approved by the American Psychological Association or equivalent
• Current Colorado License as a Psychologist
• Three (3) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Colorado License as an LCSW
• Three (3) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations

Adjoint Senior Instructor

Psychologist

• Doctorate degree from a program approved by the American Psychological Association or equivalent
  
• Current Colorado License as a Psychologist
  
• Seven (7) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations
  

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Colorado License as an LCSW
• Seven (7) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations

Adjoint Assistant Professor

Psychologist

• Doctorate degree from a program approved by the American Psychological Association or equivalent
• Current Colorado License as a Psychologist
• Three (3) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations
• Currently holds or historically has held the rank of Assistant Professor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Colorado License as an LCSW
• Three (3) years of professional clinical experience with adult populations
• Currently holds or historically has held the rank of Assistant Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

Four or more years of experience independently delivering mental health care in a clinical environment for adults

Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Experience providing telehealth clinical services.

Experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to, complex medical conditions and social/economic issues, Medicaid and Medicare populations.

Experience with assessment, safety planning and placing M-1 holds for patient concerns related to harm to self, others, grave disability.

Experience with assessment and follow through of patient concerns related to mandatory reporting requirements.

Experience working with an electronic medical record system (ex. Epic)



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations, including limits of confidentiality.

Clinical knowledge and skills that demonstrate understanding of DSM V and allow for appropriate diagnosis and assessment.

Clinical skills which are well-rounded and encompass a variety of evidenced-based modalities and theoretical orientations.

Knowledge of assessment, safety planning and appropriate follow-up with patients who pose imminent risk to self and/or others.

Some familiarity with psychiatric medications.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in writing of mental health evaluations, progress and discharge notes.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow-up.

Skilled with word processing and developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Office such as Word, Access and Excel.



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
   
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
   
3. Three to 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: Patricia Colella with GIM HR, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu



Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 1, 2025.







Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this part-time (.40 FTE) position has been established as:

Adjoint Instructor, LCSW

$28,000 - 34,000

Adjoint Instructor, Psych

$40,000 - 42,000

Adjoint Senior Instructor, LCSW

$28,000 - 34,000

Adjoint Senior Instructor, Psych

$40,000 - 42,000

Adjoint Assistant Professor, LCSW

$28,000 - 34,000

Adjoint Assistant Professor, Psych

$40,000 - 42,000

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.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:





CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.



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@cuanschutz.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.


Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20209 - SOM-MED-GIM Schedule
: Part-time Posting Date
: Oct 24, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Patricia Colella Posting Contact Email: patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00841291

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38108&lang=en







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