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Form of workUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry
Job Title: Open Rank - Student Resident Mental Health Registered Dietitian
Position #00817441 Requisition #31709
Job Summary:
The Adult Division in the Department of Psychiatry (DOP) has an opening for a part time .2 FTE Open Rank (Clinical Instructor/Senior Instructor).
The part-time Registered Dietitian (RD) will provide individual counseling and education for our Student and Resident Mental Health patients. SRMH is a clinical service in operation since 2008 and provides and coordinates Mental Health and wellness services to approximately 4300 health professional students and more than 1000 CU GME and Denver Health residents and fellows.
The RD will work with patients who desire to establish healthy eating patterns, including patients with eating disorders and patients with chronic or acute illness. The RD will conduct nutrition assessments and determine appropriate nutrition-related interventions. They should be able to analyze the effectiveness of interventions and adapt accordingly. They will coordinate with other SRMH clinicians. This The position is 8 hours per week and can be between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday or 8am to 5pm Thursday or Friday. This clinician will practice virtually and in the Anschutz Health Sciences Building.
The SRMH team members include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. The team provides initial psychiatric evaluations, ongoing Mental Health care, and referrals, as necessary. SRMH supports the missions of all the schools, helping them effectively address Mental Health issues that arise in their programs or with their students.
Please note, this is an Open Rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor or Clinical Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.
Along with Open Rank, there may be an opportunity to work at additional clinical and/or research settings based on skillset and program needs. Additional clinics in this Division include:
- UCH Outpatient services and resident clinic
- UCH ED Coverage
- UCH CL Services
- Women's Behavioral Health
- START Center
- Student and Resident Mental Health
- Faculty and Staff Mental Health
- OCD Services
- Faculty Practice
- Refugee services
- Early Onset Psychosis Services
- Geriatric Behavioral Health Services
- Integrated services within but not limited to, Transplant, Burn Unit, Neurology, NICU
- Cohen Military Clinics
- Johnson Depression Center
- Encompass Schools- Telehealth
- Executive Functioning Clinic
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide patient centered individual dietary assessment, education, and counseling
- Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on patient's health status
- Collaborate with other SRMH clinicians and deliver patient nutrition recommendations
- Serve as a resource to the campus and community for existing and new programs in the areas of health and wellness
- Facilitate group sessions
- Document patient visits using an electronic medical record within 24-hours of the visit
- Provide outreach to the schools, colleges, and programs
- Participate in scheduled individual supervision, health team meetings, interdisciplinary work groups, staff meetings, and other required meetings
- Utilize best practices and provide all treatment within appropriate limits
- Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for provided services
- Demonstrate high quality customer service focus, excellent communication, and professionalism with clinic users, co-workers, and representatives from outside agencies
- Other duties as assigned
Why Join Us:
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.
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an Open Rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor or Clinical Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Clinical Instructor
Education:
- Master's degree
Experience:
- 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: RDN
- 2 years of professional level experience in nutrition and dietetics
- Experience working with patients with eating disorders/disordered eating
License:
- Current RDN certification
Senior Instructor:
Education:
- Master's degree
Experience:
- 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications: RDN
- 2 years of professional level experience in nutrition and dietetics
- Experience working with patients with eating disorders/disordered eating
License:
- Current RDN certification
Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks)
- Relevant Advanced Certifications with CDR
- 1 year of outpatient clinic education and counseling.
- Experience working with patients with eating disorders/disordered eating
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:
- Strong patient counseling and behavior change strategies
- Must be knowledgeable about eating disorders
- Must be knowledgeable about the impact of chronic and acute illness and nutritional status
- Assist with community and campus health and wellness outreach in professional manner
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution and community
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-directed and flexible
- Promote and advance diversity and inclusion at all levels
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and use an EMR
- Must develop knowledge about health schools on the Anschutz Medical Campus
- Must be able to work closely and collaboratively with students and faculty
- Must be able to work cooperatively with all constituencies in the Department of Psychiatry including Departmental Chair, Program Directors, and administrative staff
- Knowledge of how to improve chronic illness outcomes integrating nutrition, activity, and mindset strategies
- Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-mail
- Must remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Matthew Nichols, matthew.i.nichols@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin once posted, and will continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated Pay Range:
HIRING RANGE:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at HIRING RANGE:
$11,800 to $16,000 for .2 FTE.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
