Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship – DBT-Informed Post-Hospitalization Program

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

12d • $62,000 - $63,705 • Onsite

About The Position

The postdoctoral fellow will primarily work as part of the CSU Health Network’s iTEAM, a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed post-hospitalization program providing integrated care to voluntary and mandated students experiencing acute mental health crises. The fellow may co-facilitate DBT skills groups, provide individual client services, participate in iTEAM staffing, collaborate with the DBT consultation group, and help teach DBT skills to less advanced clinicians in training.

The fellow may also provide daytime drop-in counseling through the on-call counseling team, respond to crises, and contribute to university-based outreach, prevention, advocacy, and social justice interventions. Advanced clinical training includes supervision and didactic seminars. Depending on agency needs and the fellow’s experience, the fellow may co-facilitate seminars or facilitate support, theme, or interpersonal process groups, and may participate in program review and development.

The CSU Health Network is an integrated mental health and medical clinic serving undergraduate and graduate students. Its services include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and specialty programs. The fellow will work in a collaborative campus health setting and provide clinical, consultation, educational, and outreach services to campus and Fort Collins communities. The position supervises two to three agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students. The fellowship training year runs from August 2, 2027, through August 1, 2028, with an intensive orientation and training period beginning August 2, 2027.

Requirements

• By the first day of CSU fall classes, August 23, 2027, anticipate completing all requirements for graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, including coursework, comprehensive exams, internship, and dissertation. Applicants from programs with an “Accredited, on contingency” status are also eligible.
• Provide a letter from the Department Chair, Training Director, or other administrative official in the applicant’s APA-accredited academic program verifying anticipated completion of all degree requirements.
• Be available to begin full-time employment on August 2, 2027, for an intensive three-week orientation and training period.
• Complete an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027.
• If the internship will finish after August 2, 2027, negotiate leave with the internship training director to attend orientation and training from August 2–20, 2027.
• Provide a letter from the Internship Training Director verifying completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027; if applicable, the letter must also verify clearance to attend training beginning August 2, 2027.
• Submit a cover letter, CV, written responses to both application questions within the stated page limit, required verification letters, and graduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Complete a pre-employment background check.
• Show proof of required vaccinations or willingness to comply with CSU Health Network employee health requirements by the start date.

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, preferably including psychiatry, primary care, and mental health providers.
• Experience working with clients in crisis, including suicidality, self-harm, or grave disability, and demonstrated competency in risk assessment, including facilitating psychiatric hospitalization when indicated.
• Experience with or knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Personal and/or professional commitment to addressing the concerns of people from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences, demonstrated through relevant training and advocacy engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of people disproportionately affected by social determinants of health, and awareness of related professional strengths and growth areas.
• Professional commitment to and interest in serving high-acuity students, demonstrated through active participation, intentional professional development, reading research or articles, and/or other learning opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated through 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.
• Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision and mentorship to less advanced clinicians in training, as appropriate to experience, qualifications, and agency need.
• Provide outreach, consultation, and educational services to campus and broader Fort Collins communities.
• Work as part of the iTEAM, including individual client work, iTEAM staffing, and collaboration with the DBT consultation group.
• Co-facilitate DBT skills groups and, as appropriate, help teach DBT skills to less advanced clinicians in training.
• As needed and appropriate, provide daytime drop-in counseling through the on-call counseling team and contribute to crisis intervention, outreach, prevention, advocacy, and social justice interventions.
• Depending on agency need and fellow experience, co-facilitate seminars or facilitate support, theme, or interpersonal process groups.
• Participate in program review and program development.
• Supervise two to three agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the agency’s mission and services.

What This Job Offers

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