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Department: Family Medicine
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Senior Instructor
Position # 00854209 – Requisition #41559:
Job Summary:
The Department of Family Medicine provides primary health care, educates medical and psychology students and graduates, conducts research and engages with communities. This position will provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment of patients with psychological disorders at Family Medicine clinic(s) coordinating with multi-disciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a patient-centered medical home setting committed to providing equitable care to a varied population.
Ideal candidates will have experience with integrated team-based care, with additional expertise in motivational interviewing, evidence-based psychotherapies, and working with different populations. Clinical skill is required for conducting assessments, brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions, substance use treatment, and triage to the appropriate level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health questions and presenting concerns to family medicine providers.
- Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Facilitate group visits as needed.
- Design and implement health promotion/disease prevention interventions.
- Support goal setting and patient self-management skills.
Teaching and Supervision
- Directly supervise behavioral health trainees (graduate students, psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure psychologists).
Interprofessional
- Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coach physicians in communication skills and techniques of health behavior change.
- Conduct hospital rounds as needed.
- Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health conditions.
- Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives, workflow modification, and the identification and deployment of new efficiencies.
Administrative
- Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
- Keep well-informed of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
- May participate in clinical research projects (but not required to be a clinician-researcher unless pursuing traditional promotion path). Accept other responsibilities specifically assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.
- Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participate in faculty development activities.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located Denver, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is “To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has four key aims, each with specific goals:
- Patient Care – Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
- Research – Create and disseminate new knowledge.
- Training – Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
- Community Engagement - Achieve health equality with community engagement and advocacy.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
- Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
- Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a primary care based setting that promotes an all-encompassing environment.
- Expertise in motivational interviewing, and evidence-based psychotherapies.
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care.
- Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic faculty and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Experience training and developing staff.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
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: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until 1/15/2027.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$92,000 to $140,000
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:
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 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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00854209
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Family Medicine
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Senior Instructor
Position # 00854209 – Requisition #41559:
Job Summary:
The Department of Family Medicine provides primary health care, educates medical and psychology students and graduates, conducts research and engages with communities. This position will provide therapeutic evaluation and treatment of patients with psychological disorders at Family Medicine clinic(s) coordinating with multi-disciplinary clinicians to provide team-based care in a patient-centered medical home setting committed to providing equitable care to a varied population.
Ideal candidates will have experience with integrated team-based care, with additional expertise in motivational interviewing, evidence-based psychotherapies, and working with different populations. Clinical skill is required for conducting assessments, brief psychotherapy, health and behavior change interventions, substance use treatment, and triage to the appropriate level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Provide consultations and recommendations for behavioral health questions and presenting concerns to family medicine providers.
- Assess, diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Facilitate group visits as needed.
- Design and implement health promotion/disease prevention interventions.
- Support goal setting and patient self-management skills.
Teaching and Supervision
- Directly supervise behavioral health trainees (graduate students, psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-licensure psychologists).
Interprofessional
- Provide team-based care with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coach physicians in communication skills and techniques of health behavior change.
- Conduct hospital rounds as needed.
- Facilitate referrals for more significant mental health conditions.
- Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation initiatives, workflow modification, and the identification and deployment of new efficiencies.
Administrative
- Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
- Keep well-informed of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
- May participate in clinical research projects (but not required to be a clinician-researcher unless pursuing traditional promotion path). Accept other responsibilities specifically assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Programs.
- Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participate in faculty development activities.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located Denver, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is “To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has four key aims, each with specific goals:
- Patient Care – Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
- Research – Create and disseminate new knowledge.
- Training – Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
- Community Engagement - Achieve health equality with community engagement and advocacy.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
- Experience: Completion of an accredited postdoctoral program with enough clinical hours to be licensed as a clinical psychologist.
- Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado state licensure as a psychologist. Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through the University of Colorado Health system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with integrated team-based care, particularly in a primary care based setting that promotes an all-encompassing environment.
- Expertise in motivational interviewing, and evidence-based psychotherapies.
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care.
- Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic faculty and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Experience training and developing staff.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
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: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until 1/15/2027.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$92,000 to $140,000
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:
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 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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00854209
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Psychologist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign degree to match the employer's minimum stated requirements. A three-year bachelor's equivalent may not satisfy a posting requiring a U.S.-style four-year degree in psychology, so request a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, VA facilities, and university psychology departments file PERM applications far more often than private practices. Use Migrate Mate to filter Psychologist roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
If your role requires a doctoral degree, push your employer to classify it under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 priority dates move faster for many nationalities, and the National Interest Waiver pathway remains open if you want to self-petition later.
Verify your DOL prevailing wage category matches your duties
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone. Cross-check the offered wage against the Psychologist SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search tool so you catch misclassification issues before the labor certification is filed.
Check state licensure timing against PERM recruitment windows
PERM job ads must accurately reflect the employer's actual minimum requirements. If your employer lists state licensure as required but you haven't obtained it yet, USCIS can challenge the petition during I-140 adjudication. Confirm your licensure timeline aligns with the filing schedule.
Clarify who controls the green card process at offer stage
Ask the hiring manager which immigration law firm the organization uses and whether they sponsor all Psychologist hires or only certain roles. Getting this in writing before you resign another position protects you if internal priorities shift after your start date.
Green Card Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Psychologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Psychologist positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a doctoral degree, placing them in the advanced-degree professional category. Roles that accept a master's degree as the minimum may fall under EB-3. Your employer's PERM job description controls the classification, so the duties and stated degree requirement in that document determine which preference category applies to your petition.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Psychologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery, capped at 65,000 slots plus 20,000 for advanced-degree holders. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap at the EB-3 level for many countries. The PERM process typically takes 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a two- or three-year work authorization cycle.
Can a community mental health center or nonprofit sponsor a Psychologist for a green card?
Yes. Nonprofit and government-funded mental health organizations can file PERM labor certifications and I-140 petitions just like for-profit hospital systems. Some nonprofits also qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers if they are affiliated with a university or research institution, but the PERM process itself is open to all employer types regardless of tax status.
Where can I find Psychologist jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Psychologist roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind and then discovering the employer doesn't sponsor after the interview process. Filtering by sponsorship type before you apply saves significant time and avoids the awkward conversation about immigration support late in the hiring process.
What happens to my green card case if my sponsoring employer terminates my position before the I-485 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer your priority date to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification. Psychologist roles generally port well to other clinical or research psychology positions. You'll need a new employer willing to continue the sponsorship and a letter confirming the new job offer.