Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Job Description

About CSU Health Network:

The Colorado State University Health Network is an integrated mental health and medical clinic serving both undergraduate and graduate students. It is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for the doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology and by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Presenting issues of clients range from the expected developmental concerns of college students to severe mental health diagnoses, including psychoses and personality disorders. The most common presenting concerns are stress/anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual concerns, substance use, and identity development.

Clinicians in our counseling center serve the mental health needs of students in a variety of ways. General Services includes individual psychotherapy, a vibrant group therapy program, and crisis intervention services. We work to foster team-based collaboration between our medical staff and mental health professionals and provide experience working within a medical context through several interdisciplinary treatment teams. Specialty programs including the DAY Programs (treatment related to substance use/abuse and other addictions) and the iTEAM (DBT-informed post-hospitalization program providing integrated care to clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis) provide additional opportunities for students to receive specialized care. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, visit http://www.health.colostate.edu.

Position Summary:

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship with the DAY (Drugs, Alcohol, and You) Programs within the CSU Health Network is designed to prepare individuals for a staff psychologist position in a university counseling service, with particular emphasis on psychologists wishing to enhance their skills in AOD assessment and treatment. The primary focus of this fellowship track is on obtaining skills to better assess and treat clients struggling with issues related to AOD who are both voluntary and mandated to treatment. Fellows would join a close and multidisciplinary team. Fellow’s clinical hours will be divided between individual therapy, groups, facilitation of psycho-educational workshops, national best practice programs such as BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students), and participation in the Open to Change (OTC) multidisciplinary treatment team. OTC is an innovative program designed for working with students who need substance use treatment.

The program offers weekly individual therapy, group, academic support, and access to psychiatric services. The fellow will have the unique opportunity to participate in all aspects of this multidisciplinary program, which uses a combination of sanctions and incentives to encourage positive change, while providing individualized treatment, psychoeducation, and compliance monitoring. In the past, more than half of DAY Programs students were mandated to treatment, but the demand for services for voluntary clients continues to rise. Additionally, the fellow may participate in providing drop-in counseling support through our on-call counseling team (OCC), as well as crisis intervention and university-based outreach and prevention services including advocacy and social justice interventions. The postdoctoral fellow is involved in advanced clinical training experiences through both supervision and participation in didactic seminars. Fellows may have the opportunity to co-facilitate a seminar for less advanced training clinicians. Seminar participation is negotiated with each fellow individually, based on experience and training needs. Based on agency need, fellows may also lead support, theme, or interpersonal process groups. Finally, fellows may engage in program review and program development.

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide individual and group therapy to agency clients, 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 contribute to collaborative clinical and organizational activities.
• Engage in individual and group clinical supervision to support ongoing professional development and high-quality client care.
• Participate in training seminars and professional development opportunities tailored to individual learning needs, interests, and level of 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 members of the campus and broader Fort Collins communities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the agency's mission and services.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Background Check required (for all new hires). 
• Special Requirements - The CSU Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.

Supervision:

This position will supervise 2-3 agency training clinicians, including Practicum and Advanced Practicum students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Anticipated completion of all requirements for graduation (coursework, comprehensive exams, internship, dissertation) from an APA-Accredited doctoral program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology by the first day of CSU fall classes, August 23, 2027.
  • This is defined as having a letter verifying anticipated completion of all degree requirements from the Department Chair, Training Director, or other administrative official in the applicant’s APA-accredited academic program.
  •  Applicants from programs with a status of “Accredited, on contingency” also are eligible to apply. 
• Applicant must be available to begin full-time employment on Monday, August 2, 2027, to complete an intensive three-week orientation and training.
  • The fellowship training year will officially run from August 2, 2027, to August 1, 2028.
• Applicant must complete an APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027.
  • Applicants who will finish their internship after August 2, 2027, must negotiate leave time with their internship training director to be able to attend our three-week orientation and training period from August 2-20, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Personal and/or professional commitment to responding effectively to the needs of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of persons disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health.
• Professional commitment to serving clients whose substance use has resulted in negative consequences as demonstrated through active participation, intentional professional development, reading articles/research, engaging in the exploration of various treatment modalities (e.g. Twelve Step meetings, Rational Recovery, Smart Recovery, etc.), and/or participating in other opportunities for further learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by written communication, awareness of the impact of self on others, and commitment to personal growth and self-reflection.

Additional Information:

Applicants needing assistance submitting an application may contact Rebecca Chambers, [email protected].

Complete applications must include:

• A cover letter that addresses your interest in the program and the ways in which you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Job Qualifications.
• A Curriculum Vitae.
• A written response to both of the following questions. Limit your response to three (3)-double spaced pages maximum for both questions combined.

• • Please describe your values in working with clients who struggle with issues related to substance abuse and/or use. How do you understand these clients, the choices they make, and the role that substance use plays in their lives?
  • Describe a meaningful experience working in a team environment. What were some of the benefits and challenges of working with people whose perspectives and training were different than yours?

• A letter verifying the anticipated completion of all degree requirements from the Department Chair, Training Director, or other administrative official in the applicant’s APA-accredited academic program.
• A letter verifying completion of APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 23, 2027, from the Internship Training Director. The letter should also verify that the applicant has been cleared to attend training activities beginning August 2, 2027, if the internship completion date is not prior to August 23, 2027.
• All graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

For more information about the fellowship, the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, and Fort Collins, visit our website at https://health.colostate.edu/postdoctoral-psychology-fellowship-aod/.

Salary Range

$62,000 - $63,705

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

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