Psychologist - Correctional Care

We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

• Provide doctoral level psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational services to patients. (60%)
• Consults with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generates recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (15%)
• Complete appropriate documentation of therapeutic activities in a timely manner. (10%)
• Participate in supervision, departmental meetings and other educational activities. (10%)
• May participate in program evaluation, quality improvement, and/or research projects, as appropriate. (5%)

• Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution Required

• less than 1 year Previous experience in integrated, interdisciplinary medical settings. Preferred

• PCP-Psychologist Candidate Permit - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required

• Has didactic training and supervised clinical training in psychological and diagnostic assessment and in evidence-based intervention.
• Possesses skills needed to participate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and to provide teaching to other members of the medical team and to medical students and other trainees about psychological.
• Can participate as a member of the psychology internship cohort and is able to form a productive supervisory relationship with the internship director and with the psychology supervisors on the major rotations.
• Must possess doctoral-level written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.