Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow

University of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO

57d • $58,411 • Hybrid

About The Position

CU Boulder CAPS is looking to fill our two Psychology postdoctoral fellowship positions, each focusing on clinical services with the opportunity to select a particular area of concentration. The fellows will provide direct clinical services, including group and individual psychotherapy, case management, initial screening assessments, and crisis intervention. These roles will attend multidisciplinary seminars and meetings, and will conduct outreach and community engagement activities as needed. All postdoctoral fellows receive a minimum of 1 hour of primary supervision weekly and 30 minutes of track-specific supervision. Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows are given the opportunity to choose a track of clinical focus throughout the training year. Applicants are invited to identify the track(s) which interest them: In the Crisis Care and Triage track, the postdoc will provide triage sessions to CU Boulder students in crisis and post-hospital case management disposition sessions. The role will also join the Crisis/Triage Team meetings, co-facilitate an intensive DBT group, and have the chance to be involved in continuously updating crisis/triage workflow processes in a large University clinic. In the Multicultural Focus track, the postdoc provides outreach and clinical services to multi-culturally diverse and historically under-represented student populations. The postdoc develops relationships with campus partners to develop strategies for best serving underrepresented students. Finally, the postdoc is encouraged to complete a project of their choice related to increasing access, reducing barriers, and offering culturally appropriate services to underrepresented students. In the CAPS Counselor-in-Residence (CIR) track, the postdoc supports Residence Life staff in addressing the mental health concerns of student residents. The position develops responsive, preventative mental health programming, provides psycho-education to Residence Life staff on mental health topics, and cultivates relationships with staff and residents. The postdoc collaborates with the Embedded Team at CAPS to provide community engagement and outreach initiatives related to student residents. In the Behavioral Health track, the fellow works alongside CAPS' Behavioral Health Team to offer integrated care to CU students. This position has opportunities to offer behavioral health interventions to students, collaborate with medical professionals within CU's Medical Services, maintain a caseload of generalist clients, and receive further training and didactic experiences within behavioral health, professional issues, and culturally responsive care. The fellow also facilitates at least one therapy group each semester and other behavioral health related training opportunities within CAPS and/or Medical Services. 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. CAPS furthers the well-being of students and helps them succeed by providing a full range of clinical mental health services, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. We also offer outstanding training to the next generation of mental health providers. CAPS is a multidisciplinary and multi-theoretical staff. We are committed to delivering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone we serve.

Requirements

• Completed doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology by start date.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship by start date.
• One year, full-time (or two-year half-time) supervised internship experience delivering group and individual psychotherapy including initial evaluation, crisis intervention and clinical case management.
• Registered as a Psychologist Candidate with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by or within the first week of the start date if selected for the position. Not required to apply.
• Ability to work in clinical and outreach settings with the college student population, multiculturally diverse, and historically under-represented populations.
• Phenomenal oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent social skills.
• Able to work well with other CAPS providers and campus partners.

Nice To Haves

• Strong desire to work within a university counseling center.
• Experience providing clinical services virtually using a telehealth platform.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical services: Conduct individual and group psychotherapy; brief screening/triage assessments; initial therapy assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Track-specific clinical duties (e.g. co-facilitating track-specific groups, outreaches, and community engagement).
• Training and administration: Receive weekly supervision, attend assigned program meetings, write electronic clinical notes. Participate in CAPS training program activities & attend multidisciplinary didactic seminars.

Benefits

• At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
• As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.
• Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees