Job Description

Posting Detail Information

Working TitlePostdoctoral Psychology Fellowship-Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401856AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$53,560 - $55,167

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion ( , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/24/2024

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a public research university founded in 1870 and located in Fort Collins, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The university is the states land-grant university, and the Flagship University of the Colorado State University System. As a land-grant institution, it is in the DNA of Colorado State University to promote education to anyone with the motivation and ability to earn a degree.

Our State is Colorado, but our Colorado State University Rams are built on a global scale. We unite in Fort Collins, where our diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences strengthen our community. Fort Collins is a community that blends education and industry, hard work and recreation, tradition and progress. True to our land-grant beginnings, were focused on practical solutions for today and tomorrow.

Colorado State University employs over 7,000 full and part-time faculty, exempt and non-exempt professionals, and classified staff. The current enrollment is approximately 33,058 students, including resident and non-resident instruction students. The University has approximately 2,000 faculty in eight colleges and 55 academic departments.

Colorado State University, also known as CSU , offers more than 150 degrees in eight colleges. Bachelors degrees are offered in 65 fields of study, with masters degrees in 55 fields. Colorado State confers doctoral degrees in 40 fields of study, in addition to a professional degree in veterinary medicine.

CSU Health Network

The Colorado State University Health Network is an integrated mental health and medical service serving both undergraduate and graduate students within a large land-grant university. It is accredited by the American Psychological Association ( APA ) for the doctoral internship in Counseling & Clinical Psychology and by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care ( AAAHC ). The training of clinically-competent, ethical, self-aware, and culturally sensitive psychologists is central to our mission.

Presenting issues 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 abuse, and identity development. General Services includes individual and couple psychotherapy, a vibrant group therapy program, and crisis intervention services. Specialty programs include the DAY Programs (substance abuse & other addictions), and the iTEAM ( DBT informed post-hospitalization program providing integrated care to clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis). CSUHN has a strong commitment to diversity/inclusion and has solid working relationships with the various Diversity Offices on campus.

For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see

Position Summary

The Alcohol and Other Drugs ( AOD ) Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship at 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. Fellows 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 are in need of 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 inter-personal process groups. Finally, Fellows may engage in program review and program development.

Required Job Qualifications

Education

+ Anticipated completion of all requirements for graduation (coursework, comprehensive exams, internship, dissertation) from an APA -Accredited program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology by August 25, 2025 (i.e., by the first day of CSU fall classes). 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 applicants APA -accredited academic program. Applicants from programs with a current status of Accredited, on contingency also are eligible to apply.

Training

+ Applicant must be available to begin full-time employment on Monday, August 4, 2025 to complete an intensive 3-week orientation and training (the Fellow training year will officially run from August 4, 2025 to August 3, 2026).

+ Completion of APA -accredited doctoral internship by August 25, 2025. Applicants from programs with a current status of Accredited, on contingency are eligible to apply. Applicants who will finish their internship after August 3 must negotiate leave time with their internship training director in order to be able to attend our three week orientation and training period, from August 4 22, 2025.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience

+ 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

+ Personal and/or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of persons with historically marginalized identities.

+ 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 impact of self on others, and commitment to personal growth and self-reflection.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryClinical Work

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide individual and group therapy for agency clients.

+ Provide on call clinical services, including after-hours on call in case of campus emergency.

+ Duties may also include case management and consultation.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative Work

Duty/Responsibility

+ Complete intake reports, case notes, and other paperwork related to clinical duties.

+ Attend staff meetings.

+ Responsibilities may also include program development.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategorySupervision Received

Duty/Responsibility

+ Participate in individual and group clinical supervision.

+ Participation in training seminars will be individually negotiated based on needs/experience.

Percentage Of Time15%

Job Duty CategorySupervision Provided

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide individual clinical supervision for less advanced trainees.

+ Responsibilities may also include seminar co-facilitation, based on needs/experience.

Percentage Of Time8%

Job Duty CategoryOutreach

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide outreach services to members of the campus and Fort Collins community.

Percentage Of Time3%

Job Duty CategoryOther Duties as Assigned

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide other services as needed for the effective functioning of the CSU Health Network.

Percentage Of Time4%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants needing assistance to submit application may contact Rebecca Chambers, Rebecca.Chambers@colostate.edu.

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Complete applications must include:

+ A cover letter that addresses your interest in the program and the ways in which you meet the Required Job Qualifications and Preferred Job Qualifications (uploaded under Cover Letter)

+ Curriculum Vitae (uploaded under Curriculum Vitae)

+ Names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three (3) Professional References (uploaded under List of Professional References). References will not be contacted until after phone interviews for candidates that advance to this stage.

+ A written response to the following two (2) questions (three (3) double-spaced pages maximum for both questions combined) (uploaded under Writing Samples): 1. 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? 2. 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 applicants APA -accredited academic program (uploaded under Other)

+ A letter verifying completion of APA -accredited doctoral internship by August 25, 2025 from the Internship Training Director. The letter should also verify that the applicant has been cleared to attend training activities beginning August 4, 2025, if internship completion date is not prior to August 4, 2025 (uploaded under Special Required Documentation)

+ All graduate transcripts (unofficial versions of transcripts printed from a schools website are acceptable) (uploaded under Unofficial Transcripts)

For more information about the fellowship, the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, and Fort Collins, visit our website at

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - 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.

Search ContactRebecca Chambers, Rebecca.Chambers@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity ( is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education ( .

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Anticipated completion of all requirements for graduation (coursework, comprehensive exams, internship, dissertation) from an APA-Accredited program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology by August 25, 2025 (i.e., by the first day of CSU fall classes). 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 applicants APA-accredited academic program. Applicants from programs with a current status of Accredited, on contingency also are eligible to apply.

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Applicant must be available to begin full-time employment on Monday, August 4, 2025 to complete an intensive 3-week orientation and training (the Fellow training year will officially run from August 4, 2025 to August 3, 2026).

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Completion of APA-accredited doctoral internship by August 25, 2025. Applicants from programs with a current status of Accredited, on contingency are eligible to apply. Applicants who will finish their internship after August 3 must negotiate leave time with their internship training director in order to be able to attend our three week orientation and training period, from August 4 22, 2025.

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Writing Samples

+ Other

+ Special Required Documentation

+ Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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