University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician – Expressive Arts Therapist Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor

Position # 00850622 Requisition # 40561

Job Summary:

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician with formal training and clinical experience in Expressive and/or Creative Arts Therapy to work within an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed care team. This dual role provides the opportunity to see individuals and groups to provide behavioral health assessment, psychotherapy, education and art therapy for patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological health conditions.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

·         Conducting initial health and behavior assessments for individual patients during the evaluation phase of care 

·         Communicating results of the assessment to the interdisciplinary team and the patient in a professional and culturally competent manner (military and responder)

·         Working independently and within an interdisciplinary team to implement a treatment plan and adjust it according to clinical needs of the patient

·         Providing individual education and trauma-informed behavioral health treatment addressing a wide range of behavioral and social aspects of brain health

·         Develop and conduct Art Therapy in a group Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting with focus on promoting development, self-expression, and mastery

·         Develop and conduct individual adjunctive art therapy assessments and/or therapy sessions for patients who would benefit from an art-based approach

·         Conducting education for individuals, groups, and family members with a focus on sleep, mood regulation, anxiety reduction strategies, and overall brain health

·         Building relationships with patients that foster early communication of risky situations to allow for preventative interventions

·         Preparing appropriate documentation in a timely and culturally sensitive manner including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and charges

·         Assist in developing program processes, policies and procedures, and best practices

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is dedicated to “helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities w