- In the Crisis Care and Triage track, the postdoc provides triage sessions to CU Boulder students in crisis and post-hospital case management disposition sessions. The postdoc also joins Crisis/Triage Team meetings, co-facilitates an intensive DBT group, has the opportunity to be involved in continuously updating crisis/triage workflow processes in a large University clinic, and receives further training and didactic experiences within crisis intervention, professional issues, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- In the Multicultural Focus 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 increasing access, reducing barriers, and offering culturally appropriate services to underrepresented students. Additionally, they receive further training and didactic experiences within professional issues and diversity, equity, and 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 psycho-education to Residence Life staff on mental health topics, develops relationships with staff and residents, and receives further training and didactic experiences within professional issues and diversity, equity, and 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, and receive further training and didactic experiences within behavioral health, professional issues, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The fellow facilitates at least one therapy group each semester and other behavioral health related training opportunities within CAPS and/or CU's Medical Services.
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Who We Are
The
Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the well-being, mental health, and academic success of students by providing comprehensive clinical care, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. CAPS also offers outstanding training, preparing the next generation of mental health providers. Our team is multicultural and multidisciplinary, drawing from diverse professional backgrounds and theoretical approaches. As a department within the Division of Student Life, we work to create an affirming and inclusive environment where all identities and lived experiences are valued and where every student can thrive.
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, or community engagement).
Training and administration: Receive weekly supervision, attend assigned program meetings, 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 2, 2027 - August 1, 2028).
This role offers the possibility of working in a hybrid modality, with up to 2 days of remote work available, subject to change.
Special Instructions
Please apply by December 2, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. 
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