Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship with the DAY (Drugs, Alcohol, and You) Programs at the Colorado State University Health Network prepares fellows for staff psychologist roles in university counseling services, with an emphasis on assessment and treatment of alcohol and other drug concerns. Fellows work with clients who are both voluntary and mandated to treatment as part of a close, multidisciplinary team.

Clinical work includes individual and group therapy, psychoeducational workshops, BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students), and participation in the Open to Change multidisciplinary treatment team. Open to Change provides weekly individual therapy, group treatment, academic support, and access to psychiatric services, combining sanctions and incentives with individualized treatment, psychoeducation, and compliance monitoring. Fellows may also provide drop-in counseling through the on-call counseling team, crisis intervention, and university outreach and prevention services, including advocacy and social justice interventions.

The fellowship includes advanced clinical training through supervision and didactic seminars. Depending on experience, training needs, and program needs, fellows may co-facilitate seminars for less advanced clinicians, lead groups, and participate in program review and development. The fellow supervises two to three agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students.

The position is full-time and requires availability to begin employment on August 2, 2027, for three weeks of orientation and training. The fellowship training year runs August 2, 2027, through August 1, 2028. The position requires a pre-employment background check and compliance with CSU Health Network employee vaccination requirements by the start date.

Requirements

• Anticipated completion of all degree requirements for a doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program by August 23, 2027; applicants from programs accredited on contingency are eligible.
• Complete an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027.
• Be available to begin full-time employment on August 2, 2027, for the three-week orientation and training period. Applicants finishing internship after that date must arrange leave with their internship training director to attend orientation from August 2–20, 2027.
• Provide a letter verifying anticipated completion of degree requirements from an appropriate academic program official.
• Provide a letter verifying APA-accredited doctoral internship completion by August 23, 2027, and, when applicable, clearance to attend training beginning August 2, 2027.
• Comply with CSU Health Network employee health and vaccination requirements by the start date.
• Complete a pre-employment background check.
• Submit a cover letter, CV, written responses to the two application questions, verification letters, and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in a university counseling center or similar setting.
• Demonstrated generalist clinical skills, including individual and group therapy.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical experience utilizing Brief Motivational Interviewing.
• Clinical experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
• Commitment to effectively responding to the needs of people from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences, demonstrated through effort, planning, resource allocation, or accountability for outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of people disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health.
• Professional commitment to serving clients whose substance use has resulted in negative consequences, demonstrated through participation, professional development, reading research, exploring treatment modalities, or other learning opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written communication, awareness of one's impact on others, personal growth, and self-reflection.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy, case management, consultation, and coordination of care as appropriate.
• Provide on-call clinical support, including after-hours response when needed during campus emergencies.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including intake reports, case notes, and other required records.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborative clinical and organizational activities.
• Engage in individual and group clinical supervision.
• Participate in training seminars and professional development opportunities tailored to individual learning needs, interests, and experience.
• Provide individual clinical supervision and mentorship to less advanced clinicians in training, as appropriate to experience and qualifications.
• Co-facilitate a training seminar based on program needs, professional interests, and experience.
• Provide outreach, consultation, and educational services to campus and broader Fort Collins communities.
• Perform other related duties in support of the agency's mission and services.
• Participate in DAY Programs clinical activities, including individual therapy, groups, psychoeducational workshops, BASICS, and the Open to Change multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Supervise two to three agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students.
• As needed, provide drop-in counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach and prevention services, including advocacy and social justice interventions.
• As appropriate, lead support, theme, or interpersonal process groups and engage in program review and development.

Benefits

• Colorado State University describes its benefits package as robust and highlights work-life balance and additional employee perks; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree