This position provides a unique opportunity to join a new, thriving program unified by its mission to further out understanding of effective interventions for early psychosis. The Program for Early Assessment, Care, and Study (PEACS) is a clinical research program that provides intensive assessment and treatment of individuals approximately ages 12-30, who are showing signs of clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) and is one of few specialty CHR programs in the US. The primary objective of this training program is to develop expertise in the early identification, assessment, and treatment of young people showing signs of clinical risk for psychosis spectrum diagnoses (which has at times been called the “prodrome”). Our unique center integrates specialized clinical care, innovative research, and education, as part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, often with comorbid concerns (e.g., mood, anxiety, trauma, substance use, personality). PEACS offers a range of treatments, including specialized evaluation/feedback, individual and family therapy, psychiatry, care coordination, and school/work “coaching. This externship provides a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to collaboratively conceptualize, plan, and provide treatment for young people with complex and evolving diagnostic presentations, as well as develop the ability to provide consultation to other providers in the community, including schools, other clinicians and psychiatrists, and families. Externs become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, psychology, licensed social workers, research assistants, and undergraduate volunteers).

For more information, please visit the PEACS Education & Training page.

The Women’s Health and Behavioral Health 12-month externship provides foundational training in women’s health and integrated care. We provide opportunities to work with women across the life span to promote wellness and conduct brief assessments and short-term evidence-based interventions for a variety of health psychology concerns including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment to chronic illness, menopause, sleep, preparation for medical procedures, PCOS, and persistent pelvic pain. Externs will be invited to participate in interprofessional team meetings, case consultation, and didactics as schedules allow.

 

Depending on the interests and goals of the extern, clinical settings could include:

• Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Outpatient Programs
• Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Integrated Programs
  • Women’s Integrated Services in Health (WISH) - Primary care services for women
  • AMC Gynecology – General and specialty gynecological services

For more information, please visit the Colorado Center for Women's Behavioral Health & Wellness Education and Training page

Externs will be asked to commit to a 12-month placement beginning in July or August 2022. Six-month placements may be available in special cases. Schedules will consist of 16-20 hours per week.

 

Track 1: Health Psychology Consultation 

Psychology externs will be integrated multidisciplinary team members in the outpatient specialty service Psychiatric Consultation for the Medically Complex (PCMC). Opportunities include foundational training with the specialty adult population of complex medical patients focused on individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and psychological testing. This externship is designed to offer opportunities for students to receive specialized training in clinical health psychology, behavioral health, and integrated care in preparation for internship, fellowship, and an eventual career in academic medicine and other professional paths.

 

Track 2: General Psychological Testing 

The general psychological testing service within CU SMHC provides opportunities for pre-doctoral psychology externs to gain foundational training experience in psychological testing within an interdisciplinary mental health service. This externship is designed to offer opportunities for students to develop competencies to select, administer, and interpret psychological testing as part of clinical treatment for a diverse population of adult patients with a range of physical and mental health conditions.

For more information on the clinic, please visit the UCHealth Outpatient Psychiatry Services page!