Integrative Therapist
- Employer
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Description
University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus
Marcus Institute for Brain Health
Integrative Therapist
Position #784415– Requisition 22325* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *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.Marcus Institute for Brain Health has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Integrative Therapist position.The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the soon-to-be-completed Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002. The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is an interdisciplinary clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated physical and psychological health conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. The MIBH is part of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU AMC) which is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Aurora is Colorado’s second largest and most diverse city, home to a significant population of refugees. The MIBH provides specialized care for people with mild to moderate TBI, with a primary focus on the provision of subspecialty clinical services for military Veterans of pre- and post-911 era, regardless of discharge status, with mild to moderate TBI who have persistent posttraumatic symptoms. The MIBH provides comprehensive interdisciplinary intensive outpatient evaluation and treatment integrating novel medical, and complementary-alternative treatment modalities.Nature of Work:
The MIBH currently seeks a full-time Integrative Therapist to implement complementary holistic approaches to healing and resiliency for our patient population. This position will work within the MIBH interdisciplinary team. The primary responsibilities of this position focus on direct patient care, providing a multifaceted approach to complementary and alternative therapies in the areas of mind, body and spirit by incorporating various strategies and interventions in areas such as mind-body, spirituality, and wellness. Examples of Work Performed:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $63,622 - $72,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.The above 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.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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2*Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
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. The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.The University of Colorado Denver | 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. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 2, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus
Marcus Institute for Brain Health
Integrative Therapist
Position #784415– Requisition 22325* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *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.Marcus Institute for Brain Health has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Integrative Therapist position.The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the soon-to-be-completed Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002. The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is an interdisciplinary clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated physical and psychological health conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. The MIBH is part of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU AMC) which is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Aurora is Colorado’s second largest and most diverse city, home to a significant population of refugees. The MIBH provides specialized care for people with mild to moderate TBI, with a primary focus on the provision of subspecialty clinical services for military Veterans of pre- and post-911 era, regardless of discharge status, with mild to moderate TBI who have persistent posttraumatic symptoms. The MIBH provides comprehensive interdisciplinary intensive outpatient evaluation and treatment integrating novel medical, and complementary-alternative treatment modalities.Nature of Work:
The MIBH currently seeks a full-time Integrative Therapist to implement complementary holistic approaches to healing and resiliency for our patient population. This position will work within the MIBH interdisciplinary team. The primary responsibilities of this position focus on direct patient care, providing a multifaceted approach to complementary and alternative therapies in the areas of mind, body and spirit by incorporating various strategies and interventions in areas such as mind-body, spirituality, and wellness. Examples of Work Performed:
- Identify psychological, emotional, spiritual and behavioral patterns to develop and deliver an inclusive personalized programs.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions in areas such as: spirituality assessment and intervention; mind-body (e.g., yoga: restorative, nidra, ying; meditation; tai chi; qi gong; imagery; biofeedback).
- Incorporate recreational therapies such as adaptive sports and equine-assisted therapy.
- Encourage lifestyles (e.g. exercise, nutrition) to improve and protect physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning sessions.
- Documents patient progress in the patient’s medical chart.
- Create, function, and consult as a member of the entire interdisciplinary treatment team, integrating goals and interventions to promote optimal patient care that is cohesive and targeted.
- Assess patient needs and develop therapeutic interventions suitable to individual and group interests, needs, and capacities.
- Maintains integrative therapy supplies and equipment in an orderly and safe manner.
- Stay current on integrative therapy research and interventions related to traumatic brain injury and PTS
The hiring range for this position has been established at $63,622 - $72,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.The above 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.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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in integrative medicine, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ facilitating Mindfulness Practice.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing complimentary integrative services to individuals in an institutional/healthcare setting.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as an integrative services practitioner treating patients with mild to moderate TBI and patients with PTS.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and implementing holistic health programs.
- Masters’ or higher earned degree in Integrative Medicine, mind-body medicine or a related holistic health field with additional certifications required in at least one of these areas: Guided Imagery, Yoga, Meditation/Mindfulness, Reiki, tai chi, qigong, Biofeedback, etc.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as an integrative services practitioner treating military Service members and/or Veterans.
- Certification in Mind-Body Medicine and/or Mind Body Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certification in Mind-Body Medicine.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels within a dynamic workplace.
- Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude.
- Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction and maintain a well-organized work environment.
- Ability to problem-solve, use good judgement, and deal with diverse and difficult personalities.
- Ability to search and critically review best evidence to guide clinical decision making and effectively share knowledge with colleagues as well as communicate relevant findings in appropriate language to the general public.
- Ability to set objectives, establish priorities and follow initiatives.
- Ability to work in continually changing conditions.
- Ability to work under moderate to high levels of stress.
- Current knowledge of or willingness to learn about military culture.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to work with a variety of applications.
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2*Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
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. The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.The University of Colorado Denver | 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. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 2, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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