Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

12d • $62,000 - $63,705

About The Position

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship with the DAY (Drugs, Alcohol, and You) Programs at the CSU Health Network prepares fellows for staff psychologist roles in university counseling services, with an emphasis on AOD assessment and treatment. Fellows develop skills supporting voluntary and mandated clients experiencing AOD-related concerns as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

Fellows receive advanced clinical training through supervision and didactic seminars, with possible opportunities to co-facilitate seminars for less advanced clinicians and to lead support, theme, or interpersonal process groups. They may also participate in program review and development. The fellowship training year runs August 2, 2027, through August 1, 2028. Fellows must be available to begin full-time employment August 2, 2027, for three weeks of orientation and training, and must complete an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027. The position supervises two to three agency training clinicians.

Requirements

• Anticipated completion of all requirements for graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology by August 23, 2027; verification from the Department Chair, Training Director, or another administrative official is required. Applicants from programs accredited on contingency are eligible.
• Availability to begin full-time employment August 2, 2027, including an intensive three-week orientation and training period.
• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027. Applicants finishing internship after August 2, 2027, must arrange leave to attend orientation and training from August 2–20, 2027.
• Proof of compliance or willingness to comply with CDC healthcare-setting vaccination guidelines by the start date.
• Successful completion of the required pre-employment background check.

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 responding effectively to the needs of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences, demonstrated through persistent effort, active planning, resource allocation, or accountability for outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of people disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health.
• Commitment to serving clients whose substance use has resulted in negative consequences, demonstrated through active participation, intentional 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, including 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 as assigned in support of the agency's mission and services.
• Participate in individual therapy, groups, psychoeducational workshops, BASICS, and the OTC multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Potentially provide drop-in counseling, crisis intervention, outreach and prevention services, advocacy, and social justice interventions.
• Potentially lead support, theme, or interpersonal process groups and engage in program review and development.
• Supervise two to three agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students.

Benefits

• The job posting describes a robust benefits package and highlights a collaborative atmosphere and focus on work-life balance; specific benefit offerings are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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