The CU DCAMH, PMHI, and CHCO are combining to transform children’s mental health care in Colorado, building a coordinated system, grounded in collaboration and partnership, that provides all children with high-quality, evidence-based, youth- and family-centered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan. As part of this transformative work, we are seeking a Clinical Director of Intensive Services to join our efforts who has a vision towards advancing clinical care, research, and education to further the mission of the Hospital-Based Section as a national leader in child mental health services. This leader will be dedicated to improving care for patients served in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) and the Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC) Inpatient and Day Treatment programs within the PMHI Section of Hospital-Based Services.
Preferred is an individual with demonstrated programmatic leadership and experience working within a high-functioning, interdisciplinary, academic pediatric mental health program and team. In collaboration with other leaders, the Clinical Director of Intensive Services will be responsible for overseeing development and delivery of clinical programming, monitoring quality and regulatory efforts, and optimizing clinical operations to ensure outstanding performance on the quadruple aim. The Clinical Director is also responsible for supporting the training and research missions of PMHI/CHCO and DCAMH/DOP at CU within IPU/NSC, sustaining and growing the Section, enhancing multi-disciplinary quality and research programs, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
Ideal candidates should have proven interdisciplinary clinical leadership experience and skills, a strong clinical practice background, involvement in training, and a record of excellence in scholarship. A successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in working with faculty, trainees, and administration from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Administrative Responsibilities
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Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership in designing and implementing evidence-based clinical programming within IPU and NSC
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Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership to set standards of practice within IPU and NSC
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Collaborative with PMHI and CHCO Leadership in coordinating effective care delivery for extended stay patients
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Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership in programmatic/clinic operations, tactical planning, and regulatory efforts within IPU and NSC
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Lead efforts to monitor and maintain fidelity to standards of practice and clinical models used within IPU and NSC
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Conduct ongoing assessment of clinical services within IPU and NSC to ensure effectiveness of care being provided
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Lead quality improvement activities and conduct high-quality research within IPU and NSC
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Collaborate with PMHI and Section Leadership to coordinate and collaborate on initiatives, projects, and processes within and across PMHI Sections
Clinical Care Responsibilities
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Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in relevant PMHI clinical services
Other Responsibilities/All Faculty Requirements
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Contribute to the DOP teaching and scholarship in ways consistent with the expectations of CU faculty, advancing the standing of the Department
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Engage in service to the department, hospital, and local/regional/national organizations
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Maintain eligibility for CU faculty appointment
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.
Supervision Received
The Clinical Director of Intensive Services reports jointly to the PMHI Chief of Psychology and the Section Head of Hospital-Based Services, with the Section Head serving as the primary lead for daily operations.
Supervision Exercised
The Clinical Director of Intensive Services will supervise (e.g., hire, terminate, discipline, and approve leave) faculty psychologists primarily working in IPU and NSC within the Hospital-Based Section.
