University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry Job Title: Associate Mental Health In-Chief Position # - Requisition #37581 Job Summary: The Associate Mental Health In-Chief (AMHIC) at the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) serves as the key physician leader for the clinical operations and medical care delivery for pediatric mental health across the CHCO system. The AMHIC is a critical physician leader for ensuring coordinated care and outstanding experience for patients, families, and referring providers. The AMHIC is accountable for operationalizing and integrating strategic & operating plan initiatives, as well as scaling the structure, infrastructure and supporting systems designed to enhance the institution's clinical and operational effectiveness. The position reports directly to the CHCO Mental Health In-Chief (MIC) with matrixed reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This position will be a 1.0 FTE with 0.4 FTE for general clinical Psychiatry duties and 0.6 buyout for leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works closely with CHCO/CU Medicine/ University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) system leadership to facilitate top performance of the medical staff, high quality evidence-based practices, and optimal outcomes.
- Leads the development of the CHCO pediatric mental health leadership and committee structure required to optimize care delivery, provider involvement, and accountability for operational and quality initiatives.
- Incorporates analytic tools and informatics solutions to drive for value and efficiency in operational decisions.
- Prioritizes patient safety in all aspects of CHCO operations.
- Works collaboratively with CHCO nursing and other key clinical and operational leadership, develops interdisciplinary strategies and actions plans to ensure integrated and coordinated care throughout CHCO, and facilitates communication and understanding to assure the provision of high quality care to patients and families.
- Maintains effective working relationships with peers across the organization. Serves as a physician champion of enterprise-wide culture, influencing culture change to support operational objectives.
- Serves as an ambassador of CHCO mission and values.
- Facilitates sound communication practices to keep medical staff informed of changes that impact their work.
- Supports and mentors section heads, medical and clinical directors in all aspects of their leadership.
- Aids medical and clinical directors in identification of opportunities for improvement and helps prioritize and plan improvement strategies at both local clinical unit levels and system-wide.
- Makes decisions that demonstrate sound stewardship of financial resources.
Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Why Join Us: The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit
The DOP is one of the largest units in the CU School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU DOP sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values, and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/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.
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 non-discrimination 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.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Associate Professor: - 4-7 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: M.D. or D.O.
- At the time of hire, applicants must have a License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
Professor: - 7+ years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: M.D. or D.O.
- At the time of hire, applicants must have a License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications: - Proven clinical and administrative experience in the development and leadership of mental health programs
- Accomplished academic record
- Strong commitment and demonstrated excellence to educational/training programs
- Experience working in an academic medical center
- Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service)
- Five years of relevant clinical practice experience across the continuum of pediatric mental healthcare.
- Substantive experience in an academic teaching environment is preferred.
- Proven success in medical staff leadership and organizational activities.
- Relevant management experience within a matrixed health care delivery system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrate strong team leadership, program visioning and implementation, and academic experience.
- Able to nurture strong interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty with diverse programmatic interests, and across campus and community partners.
- Able to recruit and develop talent to build specialized areas of expertise, including research, quality, education, clinical and/or policy/advocacy work.
- Strong interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, and management skills.
- Ability to balance the priorities of the Service Line with those of the Department, Hospital, and other partners to ensure the overall goals of all entities are achieved.
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 addre
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Brandon Fenner,
Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins on immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/31/2025.
Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as
HIRING RANGE: MD/DO Associate Professor: $255,000 to $278,000
Professor: $300,000 to $315,000
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.
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