Section Head of Integrated Services | University of Colorado Dept. of Psychiatry | Nonprofit, Tuition Benefits, More

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 Integrated 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 Integrated Services (Primary Care Clinics, Ambulatory Subspecialty Medical Clinics (e.g., Digestive Health Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Breathing Institute, etc.), and Center for Children’s Surgery). The PMHI Integrated Services has approximately 55 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.  

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Section Head Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop innovative clinical, educational, quality and research programs to enhance the local standing and national reputation of the Section.
• In collaboration with PMHI and Section leadership, direct and strategically organize clinical patient care operations across the system of care.
• Accountable for Section goals and key performance indicators.
• Oversee Section strategic initiatives, drive implementation and track outcomes. 
• Lead the development, implementation, and integration of interdisciplinary educational, scholarly and clinical training programs within the Section.
• In collaboration with PMHI and Section leadership, lead faculty recruitment efforts.
• Facilitate faculty wellness, faculty development, and overall job satisfaction, leading to high faculty retention within the Section.
• Provide mentorship to and conduct annual reviews of faculty leaders within the Section.
• Establish and monitor metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic performance.
• Oversee credentialing review and approval of all Section faculty including initial and ongoing performance evaluation.
• Oversee departmental compliance with regulatory requirements and quality improvement.
• 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.
• Conduct high-quality research and support research and scholarship efforts of other faculty within the Section.

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in relevant PMHI clinical services 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At the time of hire, applicants must have a License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
• 4-7+ years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: M.D. or D.O. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

Associate Professor: $255,000 to $278,000

Professor: $300,000 to $315,000 

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This position is eligible for an administrative leadership stipend between $6,000 - $9,000/year. 

About University of Colorado Denver -AMC, Department of Psychiatry

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.