Open Rank- Clinical Instructor/ Clinical Senior Instructor - Dietician
Company: University of Colorado
Location: aurora
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Open Rank- Clinical Instructor or Clinical Senior Instructor Student/Resident Mental Health Dietician The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus
seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an
inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to
engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse
backgrounds. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four
campuses in the University of Colorado System, is the major
academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Anschutz
Medical Campus is home to the University of Colorado Hospital,
Children's Hospital Colorado and a new Veterans Affairs Hospital,
making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedical
research and clinical care centers in the western United States.
With world-class health sciences research, educational and clinical
facilities, the CU School of Medicine has established distinctive
and highly productive programs, receiving research awards of more
than $350 million per year, including more than $200 million from
National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. The
School's total annual clinical and research revenue exceeds $1.2
billion per year. The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of
Psychiatry has just welcomed their new Department Chair, C. Neill
Epperson, MD and is in the process of growing the Department of
Psychiatry with new programs and expanding existing programs. Position Summary: 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 create diet plans. 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 Fitzsimons
Building location. 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 Duties and 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. Salary and Benefits: Clinical Instructor/Senior Instructor: The salary range (or
hiring range) for this position has been established at $58,000 to
$80,000. This represents the 25-50 percentile of the salary range which
is reflective of a candidate with 1-7 years of experience. The
salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based
on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal
equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range represents the University's good faith
and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at
the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full
benefits package. Information on University benefits programs,
including eligibility, is located at Employee Services. University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to
their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that
verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new
employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats
of this ad are available upon request for persons with
disabilities. 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. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits. Total Compensation Calculator:
https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation Diversity and Equity: Please click here for information on disability accommodations:
http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The
University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment. Minimum Qualifications: * Current RDN certification * Master's degree * 2 years of
professional level experience in nutrition and dietetics *
Experience working with patients with eating disorders Clincal Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at
rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree qualifications:
RDN Clinical Senior Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical
experience at rank or equivalent experience. Minimum degree
qualifications: RDN Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant Advanced Certifications with CDR * 1 year of
outpatient clinic education and counseling. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * 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. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
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