Therapist- Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Therapist- Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health

Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Position #00832064 – Requisition #36227

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 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.

Job Summary:

The Instructor/Senior Instructor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Refugee Mental Health Practice will join the CU Medicine Department of Psychiatry Faculty Practice and University of Colorado Outpatient Clinic in an expanding program working with immigrants and refugees of all ages. Our clients seek care for suffering related to past trauma resettlement and acculturation difficulties, and other mental health issues. The Instructor/Senior Instructor will work with the Refugee Mental Health Program Clinical Director/Medical Director to expand the existing Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally sensitive individual and family psychotherapy, along with case management services to clients, including coordination of care with other providers and agencies.
• Collaborate with the IRMHP team to help with clinic referrals, both incoming and outgoing, and conduct phone assessments to ensure clients receive the appropriate level of care.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of community resources available in Colorado, including housing assistance, legal aid, and healthcare services.
• Connect clients with appropriate resources to support their resettlement process and integration into the community.
• Work collaboratively with clients to establish treatment goals that reflect their individual circumstances and cultural values.
• Educate trainees in psychiatry, psychology, and social work on refugee mental health.
• Collaborate with mental health and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care and continuity of services for clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Work with the evaluation and program outcome teams to provide timely reports for semiannual reviews of patient services and community outreach initiatives.
• Attend program planning meetings.
• Attend weekly clinical case conference meetings.
• Assist with administrative aspects of patient care.
• Comply with all safety measures, clinic policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location: Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. 

Why Join Us:

The Immigrant and Refugee team members include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and a psychiatric advance practice provider. The team provides initial psychiatric evaluations, ongoing me