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Psychologist

Location: Fort Collins, CO 80521
Compensation: $107,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary CAYAC (Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Connections) team. This role provides comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 18), supporting their mental, emotional, and social well-being.

The Psychologist will conduct clinical interviews, administer and interpret standardized psychological assessments, and develop detailed evaluation reports to guide treatment planning and interventions. This position collaborates closely with families, referring physicians, school liaisons, behavioral health providers, and community partners to ensure coordinated and effective care.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services aligned with developmental needs from infancy through young adulthood (K–12).
• Conduct testing intakes, perform assessments, review results, and provide clear feedback to patients and families.
• Gather and review previous assessments when appropriate to determine additional or remaining assessment needs.
• Develop thorough evaluation reports and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, case consultations, and staff meetings.
• Offer consultation and support to CAYAC staff, community partners, primary care physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Stay current on professional trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with staff as appropriate.
• Support families in navigating screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health disorders.
• May provide training, mentorship, and supervision to interns and post-doctoral psychologists.
• Actively contribute to the mission and goals of the Health District’s Connections and CAYAC teams.

• Day-to-Day Workflow

• Typical caseload includes 2–3 appointments per day, varying in length based on type of assessment.
• One day per week is generally dedicated to report writing.
• The Health District provides all assessment tools and resources needed.
• The new hire will receive training and shadowing opportunities with the current staff psychologist, plus access to ongoing continuing education.

• Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Active Colorado licensure as a Psychologist.
• Minimum of two years of experience (including internship/post-doc) conducting psychological assessments and diagnostic testing with children, adolescents, and young adults, and providing results to families and treatment teams.

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Advanced expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and DSM-5 criteria.
• Knowledge of ASAM placement criteria for substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience evaluating youth for autism spectrum disorders, cognitive disabilities, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders.
• Understanding of ADA, IDEA, 2e (twice exceptional) presentations, and special education services (IEP, BIP, 504 plans).
• Formal training and experience administering the ADOS-2.
• Strong communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills; compassionate and culturally sensitive approach.
• Ability to provide therapeutic assessment and clear, supportive evaluation feedback to families.
• Skilled at collaborating across disciplines and working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards

• Why Join Us

• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
• Strong internal benefits and professional development support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families in our community

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.