University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Overview
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department:
DOM/Medical Oncology Job Title:
Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist Position #00840854 - Requisition #37940 Location:
Aurora, CO (Hybrid schedule: 3 days on campus and in-person meetings as needed)
Job Summary The University of Colorado Cancer Center is currently seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist. The position will be at the Assistant to Associate Professor faculty rank appointed in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and located primarily at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. This psychologist will function independently or with minimal supervision as a member of the oncology counseling team. The primary function is to provide health and behavior interventions and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups within a diverse adult oncology population at the University of Colorado Hospital and Cancer Pavilion. The psychologist will work primarily in an outpatient context with potential for some inpatient work to support medical oncology teams, patients, caregivers and their families. This role also offers the opportunity for remote telehealth work. Depending on interest and experience, opportunities may include clinical supervision of psychology doctoral fellows and pre-doctoral interns, program development and evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and leadership or collaboration on scientific research.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status and capacity.
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain and fears of recurrence.
End of life interventions with patients and their families to address existential distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
Address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.
Provide clinical interventions via multiple modalities including in-person, telehealth and consultation-liaison modalities.
Development of therapeutic groups and delivery of group therapy to individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need.
Contribute collaboratively to the overall development of the psychosocial team through program evaluation and leadership of new and existing programs in the cancer center.
Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary team of colleagues and the community.
Balance a full caseload and maintain timely, confidential, and appropriate documentation.
Work Location Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. Our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, with programs that attract clinicians, investigators, staff, and students from around the world.
In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations within our division and institution.
Why work for the University?
We offer excellent benefits and extensive holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers an benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of 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: Access 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. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications:
Assistant Professor :
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.
Experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.
Associate Professor :
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.
5+ years' experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.
Preferred Qualifications
Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology.
Three or more years of clinical experience with adult patients who experience chronic health conditions.
Research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
Clinical experience working with grief and loss or end of life concerns.
Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, and experience working with diverse groups.
Experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain.
Experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
Experience providing group therapy.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status, personality and risk.
Ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy related to health psychology concerns.
End of life interventions with patients and their families to address psychological distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
Ability to address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.
How to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three professional references with contact information
Applications are accepted electronically at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. For questions, contact: Stephanie Fields, stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu
Screening and Compensation Screening of applications begins: applications accepted until finalists are identified; preference given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Assistant Professor: $105,000-120,000; Associate Professor: $125,000-140,000. This range is a good faith estimate and not guaranteed. Total compensation includes benefits beyond base pay.
Note:
The University provides comprehensive benefits and a Total Compensation Calculator at http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Statements Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the employment process. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check:
The University conducts background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
Vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases is encouraged. Employment in certain healthcare settings may require adherence to facility vaccination policies and participation in related surveillance programs.
Application Materials Required Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Posting Date:
Oct 8, 2025 •
Unposting Date:
Ongoing
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department:
DOM/Medical Oncology Job Title:
Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor/Psychologist Position #00840854 - Requisition #37940 Location:
Aurora, CO (Hybrid schedule: 3 days on campus and in-person meetings as needed)
Job Summary The University of Colorado Cancer Center is currently seeking a full-time clinical health psychologist. The position will be at the Assistant to Associate Professor faculty rank appointed in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and located primarily at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. This psychologist will function independently or with minimal supervision as a member of the oncology counseling team. The primary function is to provide health and behavior interventions and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups within a diverse adult oncology population at the University of Colorado Hospital and Cancer Pavilion. The psychologist will work primarily in an outpatient context with potential for some inpatient work to support medical oncology teams, patients, caregivers and their families. This role also offers the opportunity for remote telehealth work. Depending on interest and experience, opportunities may include clinical supervision of psychology doctoral fellows and pre-doctoral interns, program development and evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and leadership or collaboration on scientific research.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status and capacity.
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy focused on coping with illness, behavior change, quality of life, sleep, pain and fears of recurrence.
End of life interventions with patients and their families to address existential distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
Address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.
Provide clinical interventions via multiple modalities including in-person, telehealth and consultation-liaison modalities.
Development of therapeutic groups and delivery of group therapy to individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Develop and present educational presentations based on identified need.
Contribute collaboratively to the overall development of the psychosocial team through program evaluation and leadership of new and existing programs in the cancer center.
Provide consultative services to multidisciplinary team of colleagues and the community.
Balance a full caseload and maintain timely, confidential, and appropriate documentation.
Work Location Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. Our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, with programs that attract clinicians, investigators, staff, and students from around the world.
In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations within our division and institution.
Why work for the University?
We offer excellent benefits and extensive holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers an benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of 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: Access 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. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications:
Assistant Professor :
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.
Experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.
Associate Professor :
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
Current license in good standing as a Psychologist in the State of Colorado or eligible to gain Colorado Licensure.
5+ years' experience in Psycho-Oncology and broader Health Psychology providing clinical services to an adult population.
Preferred Qualifications
Fellowship or postdoctoral training in clinical health psychology.
Three or more years of clinical experience with adult patients who experience chronic health conditions.
Research experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
Clinical experience working with grief and loss or end of life concerns.
Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, and experience working with diverse groups.
Experience providing health and behavior interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain.
Experience supervising psychology trainees in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
Experience providing group therapy.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Assessment of mental health concerns and diagnoses, psychosocial impacts of chronic disease, mental status, personality and risk.
Ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapy related to health psychology concerns.
End of life interventions with patients and their families to address psychological distress and clarify the goals of treatment.
Ability to address behavioral concerns that affect patient adherence to medical treatment.
How to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three professional references with contact information
Applications are accepted electronically at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. For questions, contact: Stephanie Fields, stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu
Screening and Compensation Screening of applications begins: applications accepted until finalists are identified; preference given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Assistant Professor: $105,000-120,000; Associate Professor: $125,000-140,000. This range is a good faith estimate and not guaranteed. Total compensation includes benefits beyond base pay.
Note:
The University provides comprehensive benefits and a Total Compensation Calculator at http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Statements Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the employment process. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check:
The University conducts background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
Vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases is encouraged. Employment in certain healthcare settings may require adherence to facility vaccination policies and participation in related surveillance programs.
Application Materials Required Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Posting Date:
Oct 8, 2025 •
Unposting Date:
Ongoing
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