Open Rank - Headache/Neurology Integrated Pediatric Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)

Job Summary:

This position includes direct clinical care, teaching, supervision, and program development duties, with a focus on providing integrated behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are seen in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Headache Program and the Child Neurology Clinic. The psychologist in this role will be part of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute Section of Integrated Services. This is an open-ranked faculty position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide integrated behavioral health services across medical ambulatory clinics, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or hospital inpatient settings for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Neurology Program. A particular focus will be on pediatric headache, with potential opportunities in other neurology subspecialties.  
• Consult with pediatric medical teams around addressing behavioral health and psychosocial factors that impact child well-being including pain coping, functioning/adjustment to medical diagnosis and treatment, adherence, mental health, behavioral, developmental, and family factors.
• Deliver individual, family, and group-based services for patients seen in the Pediatric Headache Program.
• Collaborate with medical teams, allied health professionals, and psychosocial 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 neurological conditions (primarily headache), as well as behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated behavioral health programming in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Neurology Clinic.
• Engage in teaching, supervision, and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located at UCHealth, Aurora Colorado.

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 University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine 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%25 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

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:

Instructor:

●      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 prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

Sr. Instructor:

●      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 prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

 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 prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

 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 prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

 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 prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting.

Track: 

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience 

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications:

●      Experience working with pediatric populations with medical complexity, pain, and/or neurological conditions.

●      Experience and skill in consulting with medical colleagues and healthcare staff 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

●      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 to motivational interviewing strategies, consultation models, and flexible application of cognitive-behavioral therapies to address medical and mental health concerns

●      Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model and with medical providers, psychosocial providers, trainees, and colleagues.

●      Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees

●      Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments, consultations, and interventions in integrated healthcare settings

●      Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical information-sharing, training and supervision, and presentations/education to community and medical audiences

●      Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment

●      Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations

●      Experience supervising psychology trainees and educating medical trainees/colleagues

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.     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:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified; however, preference will be given to complete applications received by April 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $105,000 to $115,000

Senior Instructor: $105,000 to $115,000

Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $115,000

Associate Professor: $130,000 to $140,000

Professor: $162,000 to $200,000

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 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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@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.