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 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 Section Head of Ambulatory Services to join our efforts who has a vision towards advancing clinical care, research, and education to further the mission of the Section as a national leader in child mental health services. This leader will be dedicated to improving care for patients within the PMHI Section of Ambulatory Services (Outpatient Clinics, General Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program, and Medical Day Treatment Program). The PMHI Ambulatory Services has approximately 70 faculty practicing at CHCO, across four campuses (Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado Springs, North, and South campus), for whom the Section Head will hold primary responsibility. In addition, the PMHI Section Head of Ambulatory Services will have matrixed responsibilities to over 100 staff employed by CHCO, in collaboration with the PMHI Director of Patient Care Services. As the largest medical center in the western region providing such broad expertise, CHCO is the referral center for children and adolescents seeking care from a team of specially trained mental health professionals.
Preferred is an individual with an accomplished academic record, demonstrated programmatic leadership, and experience within a high-functioning, diverse, academic pediatric mental health program and team. The candidate will be responsible for sustaining and growing the Section, managing system of care clinical practice sites, enhancing multi-disciplinary quality and research programs, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
Ideal candidates should have proven leadership experience and skills to direct the clinical, quality, research, and educational programs of the Section, demonstrate a strong clinical practice background, scholarship, interdisciplinary team leadership and administrative experience. A successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in mentoring and working with faculty, trainees (fellows, residents, students), and administration from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Section Head Responsibilities
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In collaboration with PMHI leadership, oversee the programmatic and financial operations of the Section to ensure financial and human resources are available to support research, clinical care, educational, and advocacy/policy activities.
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Develop innovative clinical, educational, quality and research programs to enhance the local standing and national reputation of the Section.
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In collaboration with PMHI and Section leadership, direct and strategically organize clinical patient care operations across the system of care.
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Accountable for Section goals and key performance indicators.
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Oversee Section strategic initiatives, drive implementation and track outcomes.
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Lead the development, implementation, and integration of interdisciplinary educational, scholarly and clinical training programs within the Section.
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In collaboration with PMHI and Section leadership, lead faculty recruitment efforts.
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Facilitate faculty wellness, faculty development, and overall job satisfaction, leading to high faculty retention within the Section.
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Provide mentorship to and conduct annual reviews of faculty leaders within the Section.
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Establish and monitor metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic performance.
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Oversee credentialing review and approval of all Section faculty including initial and ongoing performance evaluation.
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Oversee departmental compliance with regulatory requirements and quality improvement.
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Facilitate collaboration in academic and clinical care across the CHCO system of care, with other Sections within the DOP, and other Departments within the CU School of Medicine.
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Conduct high-quality research and support research and scholarship efforts of other faculty within the Section.
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Build and maintain partnerships with affiliate institutions and community organizations locally, nationally and internationally.
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Partner with the CHCO Foundation to develop community philanthropic support of mental health programs and initiatives.
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
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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 is describing 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 (credential-based)
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Mental Health In-Chief and Director, Division Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
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Associate Mental Health In-Chief, DCAMH/DOP; PMHI/CHCO
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Chief of Psychology, DCAMH/DOP; PMHI/CHCO
Supervision Exercised
Faculty with a primary appointment in the PMHI Section of Ambulatory Services.
