Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Adjoint Instructor

Job Summary:

The Stress, Trauma, Adversity, Research, and Treatment (START) Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a part-time .2 FTE Occupational Therapist. The START Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, and licensed professional counselors who offer psychotherapy and medication management for people who have experienced or may currently experience psychological trauma.

Key Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of the occupational therapist is to provide services for individuals across the age range including 2 years to 65 years old.

• The occupational therapist would be responsible for providing direct treatment, caregiver training, and would collaborate on research studies focused on occupational therapy's role on working with kids who have experienced trauma.

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing patients with trauma and culturally informed evaluations and determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

• Assesses for potential developmental delays and helps patient develop skills to adjust to any potential developmental delays. Develop assessment reports that consider and incorporate the impacts of chronic early life stress and are culturally relevant

• Implements programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, and homemaking skills and fosters activities of daily living as is appropriate developmentally and culturally. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest. Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver report results and treatment recommendations and work across systems of care to promote comprehensive treatment of children, including collaboration with medical, educational, and child welfare professionals.

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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 $704 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Adjoint Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist - Colorado State Licensed (OTR/L)

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

• The occupational therapist should have additional training in at least one of the following: sensory processing, trauma informed care, and use of relationship-based models in therapy within 4 months of hiring.

• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the Master's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with program evaluation

• Experience with EPIC

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.

• Knowledge regarding clinical research regulations and principals of ethical conduct.

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students, alumni, and administrative personnel at all levels including outside organizations and the public.

• A demonstrated ability to organize and complete complex projects and to work under tight deadlines.

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments in integrated care settings to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change and triage for appropriate level of care.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinical faculty and staff in psychiatry.

• Strong commitment to inter-professional, team-based care in psychiatry and both primary and specialty health settings.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. 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: Samantha.2.Martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until April 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

The salary range (or hiring range per .2 FTE) has been established at

Adjoint Instructor: $20,800 to $24,960

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 Denver 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.