Denver Health·Denver, Colorado
Provide integrated behavioral health services and evidence-based treatments for children aged 0-8 and their families within a primary care setting. Act as a parent-provider liaison during well-child visits to offer developmental and relational guidance.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Infant Mental Health Specialist Psychologist to join our team!
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The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Health Steps works under general supervision to provide integrated behavioral health services, enhanced anticipatory guidance, and well-child care teaching to families of children aged birth to five years old through integrated well child visits with the pediatric provider and provision of evidenced-based resources and support. The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Healthy Steps Consultant provides services as a key member of the primary care team within Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) and abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the clinic(s) in which they provide patient care. Services include evidence-based treatments for infant mental health and early childhood, including screening and preventive interventions, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders, and biopsychosocial support for caregivers and the family system. The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Healthy Steps Consultant strives to create positive customer service experience by committing to the highest standards set forth by Denver Health and provides as needed: case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate linkage to community resources, and crisis intervention.
Clinical care for children (ages 0-8) Engages in clinical services to pediatric patients and families referred to behavioral health, including short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy and support services. Consults and collaborate with medical team generating recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. Conducts brief diagnostic screening and assessment of patients and family members (if appropriate). Facilitates dyadic counseling with an infant mental health focus. Conducts risk and safety assessment as needed. (50%)
Healthy Steps Specialist (ages 0-3) Acts as parent-provider liaison during each well-child visit for enrolled children. Provides caregivers with developmental, relational, behavioral, and anticipatory guidance at each well child visit. Coordinates referrals to appropriate external community agencies in collaboration with pediatric provider. Ensures Healthy Steps curriculum and materials are available to enrolled families and pediatric care team. Collects, manages, and submits data per program deliverables. Participates in reflective supervision monthly in support of growth, wellbeing, and building of reflective capacity. (40%)
Consultation and Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team Provides education and program updates for clinic care teams, Integrated Behavioral Health Division, and graduate students within the Division of Psychology and Social Work when requested. Participates in Integrated Behavioral Health Division and Sub-Division meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. This may include presenting on topics of expertise, case consultation, and engagement in team and individual development. (10%)
Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (0%)
• Master's Degree Master’s of Social Work, Professional Counseling or Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited program. Required or
Fixed Term (Fixed Term) (0.6 FTE)
$117,000.00 - $139,800.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology with 3 years of post-graduate practice in a primary care medical setting. Must hold a valid LPC or LCSW license and BLS certification.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.