POSITION DESCRIPTION
Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) at the University of Colorado Boulder 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. Fellows will provide direct clinical services, including group and individual psychotherapy, case management, initial screening assessments, and crisis intervention. Fellows will attend multidisciplinary seminars and meetings and conduct outreach and community engagement activities. All postdoctoral fellows receive a minimum of 1 hour of primary supervision weekly and 30 minutes of track-specific supervision.
Fellows can select a particular 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 postdoc will also join the Crisis/Triage Team meetings, co-facilitate an intensive DBT group, have the opportunity to be involved in continuously updating crisis/triage workflow processes in a large university clinic, maintain a caseload of generalist clients, and receive further training and didactic experiences within crisis intervention, professional issues, and diversity, equity, & inclusion.
- In the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) 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. The postdoc is encouraged to complete a project of their choice related to growing access, reducing barriers, and offering culturally appropriate services to underrepresented students. Additionally, they will maintain a caseload of generalist clients and receive further training and didactic experiences within professional issues and diversity, equity, & inclusion.
- In the CAPS Counselor-in-Residence (CIR) track, the postdoc supports Residence Life staff in addressing the mental health concerns of student residents. The postdoc develops responsive, preventative mental health programming, provides psychoeducation to Residence Life staff on mental health topics, fosters relationships with staff and residents, maintains a caseload of generalist clients, and receives further training and didactic experiences within professional issues and diversity, equity, & inclusion. The postdoc collaborates with the Embedded Team at CAPS to provide outreach and community engagement 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 diversity, equity, & inclusion. The fellow also facilitates at least one therapy group each semester and other behavioral health-related training opportunities within CAPS and/or CU's Medical Services.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
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 multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff. We are committed to affirming diversity and seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone we serve.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
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, and write electronic clinical notes. Participate in CAPS training program activities and attend multidisciplinary didactic seminars.
What You Should Know
- Postdocs are expected to work 40 hours a week and are offered certain flexibility in choosing those hours within our hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- This is a 12-month limited-term position (anticipated August 4, 2025-August 3, 2026).
- This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid modality, with options for limited remote work available.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.