Assistant Professor- Clinical Director: Oncology Counseling Services
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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- Four-Year Institution
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University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe University of Colorado Cancer Center/University of Colorado HealthAssistant Professor- Clinical Director: Oncology Counseling Services 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 University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC), headquartered at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center’s clinical care sites, UCHealth-University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and Children’s Hospital Colorado, are ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report. UCCC consists of approximately 300 researchers and physicians at multiple campuses (primarily Anschutz Medical Campus and Boulder) and healthcare delivery institutions (primarily UCHealth, CHCO, VA). The CU Cancer Center is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN), an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers working to establish and deliver the gold standard in cancer clinical guidelines.Position OverviewThe psychologist in this full-time leadership position will oversee all aspects of psychosocial oncology counseling services at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and its affiliated locations in the Denver Metro region. Locations include the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Lone Tree and Highlands Ranch Hospital. The faculty member in this role will provide leadership in partnership with the Cancer Center Director and Medical Oncology leadership to ensure comprehensive, highly accessible psychosocial programs with efficient operations, sustainable growth and quality. Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 15, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe University of Colorado Cancer Center/University of Colorado HealthAssistant Professor- Clinical Director: Oncology Counseling Services 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 University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC), headquartered at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center’s clinical care sites, UCHealth-University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and Children’s Hospital Colorado, are ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report. UCCC consists of approximately 300 researchers and physicians at multiple campuses (primarily Anschutz Medical Campus and Boulder) and healthcare delivery institutions (primarily UCHealth, CHCO, VA). The CU Cancer Center is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN), an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers working to establish and deliver the gold standard in cancer clinical guidelines.Position OverviewThe psychologist in this full-time leadership position will oversee all aspects of psychosocial oncology counseling services at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and its affiliated locations in the Denver Metro region. Locations include the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Lone Tree and Highlands Ranch Hospital. The faculty member in this role will provide leadership in partnership with the Cancer Center Director and Medical Oncology leadership to ensure comprehensive, highly accessible psychosocial programs with efficient operations, sustainable growth and quality. Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive psychosocial oncology services to ensure timely psychological and psychiatric support for cancer patients, their family members and caregivers using best practice, evidenced-based, and innovative models. Provide direct psychosocial oncology services to adults with cancer, those at high risk, their family members and caregivers. Ensure oncology counseling services are accessible to patients across cancer types, treatments, stage, geographic locations in Colorado and Cancer Center practices.In partnership with the Director of the Cancer Center, oversee clinical operations and all associated practice management duties of the oncology counseling program to enhance operational efficiency. Create and manage policy and procedure development and implementation for clinical pathways for all psychosocial oncology counseling services. Effective pathways are vital to reduce care variation and improve efficiency at all access points of the system.Serve as provider liaison from the oncology counseling team to disease-specific clinical teams across the Cancer Center to coordinate clinical care, identify gaps in psychosocial counseling services, and collaborate to address provider concerns. Engage, lead, supervise and evaluate psychologists, social workers, advanced practice providers, and other clinical professionals providing oncology counseling services.Partner with the Department of Psychiatry and other entities within CU Medicine and UCHealth to provide coordinated counseling services and psychiatric care to adults with cancer.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of all patients, families, faculty, staff and trainees with respect to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, ability status, religion, political beliefs, and socioeconomic status.Engage oncology physicians and other team members to understand and access mental health services for patients and family members.Implement a formal program evaluation plan including patient, provider and programmatic metrics for psychosocial oncology services across the Cancer Center. Implement an annual quality improvement process for psychosocial oncology services across the Cancer Center.
- Participate in Cancer Center Leadership activities including administrative meetings, strategic planning, Cancer Center evaluation and quality improvement activities, hiring and mentoring of junior faculty and staff, site visit, credential reviews, emergency preparedness and response activities, etc.Provide oversight and accountability for all human subject research within the oncology counseling program. Initiate and/or collaborate in psychosocial oncology research. Participate in training Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellows in Clinical Health Psychology as well as Residents and Fellows in the Cancer Center and other trainees as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program with an APA or APPIC approved internship. 5-10 years or related clinical and leadership experience in psychosocial oncology settings. Eligible for licensure or a licensed Psychologist in Colorado.Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Post-doctoral fellowship focused psychosocial oncology in surgical, medical and/or radiation oncology settings is desirable. Training, clinical, and leadership experience in psychosocial oncology.Expertise in evidenced-based and cutting-edge oncology counseling service delivery models in Cancer Centers.National reputation as clinical scholar or leader in psychosocial oncology services.Term is 3 years, renewable, subject to the action of the Division Head, Medical Oncology and Cancer Center Director
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 15, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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