Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow

Job Summary

CU Boulder CAPS is looking to fill two Psychology postdoctoral fellowship positions, each focusing on clinical services with the opportunity to select a particular area of concentration. The fellows deliver direct clinical services, including group and individual psychotherapy, case management, initial screening assessments, and crisis intervention. Fellows attend multidisciplinary seminars and meetings, and conduct community engagement and outreach activities as needed. Postdoctoral fellows receive a minimum of 1 hour of primary supervision weekly, and 30 minutes of track-specific supervision.

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows have the ability to choose a specific track of clinical focus throughout the training year. All tracks maintain a caseload of generalist clients. Applicants are invited to identify the track(s) which interest them:

1. 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.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this 12-month position is $58,411.30. Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life division guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Completed doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology by start date.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship by start date.
• One year, full-time (or two-year half-time) supervised internship experience delivering group and individual psychotherapy including initial evaluation, crisis intervention and clinical case management.
• Registered as a Psychologist Candidate with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by or within the first week of the start date if selected for the position. Not required to apply.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work in clinical and outreach settings with the college student population, multi-culturally diverse, and historically under-represented populations.
• Phenomenal oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent social skills.
• Able to work well with other CAPS providers and campus partners.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Strong desire to work within a university counseling center.
• Experience providing clinical services virtually using a telehealth platform.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

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.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu