Post Doctoral Psychology Resident

University of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $45,636 - $58,885 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Post Doctoral Psychology Resident to join their Wellness Center Mental Health Services team. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, the university offers a vibrant community with stunning landscapes, a rich history, arts, and a growing tech scene. This position offers an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle development.

Requirements

• Must have an active master’s degree in psychology.
• Must have experience working in a college or university counseling center.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising mental health trainees is preferred.
• Training and experience with psychological and neuropsychological assessments is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have experience with the assessment and treatment of addictions and eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychotherapy (individual, couple/family, group) and other forms of psychological support to UCCS students.
• Providing clinical supervision to WCMHS trainees.
• Providing campus-wide psychoeducation/outreach sessions on various relevant topics.
• Carrying out risk assessments and crisis interventions in person.
• Providing consultation opportunities for other campus units and individuals on campus, participating as needed.
• Providing clinical psychology and counseling services to UCCS students whose personal/emotional life is interfering with their ability to perform academically.
• Responding to psychological crises/emergency calls to the WCMHS; being available to make assessments; and carrying out crisis interventions.
• Whenever there are mandatory referrals from other offices in the university for services (i.e. education/outreach, counseling, and evaluations), providing the required support service and/or assisting other clinicians or staff in carrying out the request as needed.
• Whenever clinically necessary, making appropriate referrals to the case manager for on- and off-campus services and being available to contribute to case consultations with these agencies.
• Sharing the responsibilities for the review of applications and interviews, and the clinical supervision load of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from psychology, social work programs and counseling programs with other clinicians at the center.
• Assisting in and contributing to the operations of the WCMHS.
• Assisting in the duties of the WCMHS staff when necessary.
• Attending all staff meetings and administrative meetings related to position responsibilities.
• Assisting the Wellness Promotion Team with campus-wide education and prevention programs.
• Assisting in efforts to address the developmental needs of the campus.
• Assisting, taking part, and supporting community projects in which WCMHS is involved.
• Assisting, taking part, and supporting community projects that UCCS is involved in.

Benefits

• 22 vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Paid parental leave
• 13 recognized holidays
• Provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit.
• Affordable dental plans.
• Affordable vision plans.
• Competitive prescription drug prices.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus.
• Wellness programs.
• Additional benefits through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree