Post Doctoral Psychology Resident

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,636 - 58,885; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Robust Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Education Credits

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Post Doctoral Psychology Resident for Wellness Center Mental Health Services on the Colorado Springs campus. The role focuses on psychotherapy, supervision, crisis intervention, and campus outreach.

Competitive benefits and professional growth are offered. The position is full-time, on-site, with a salary range of $45,636 to $58,885 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Doctoral degree in psychology.
• Experience supervising mental health trainees is preferred.
• Training and experience with psychological and neuropsychological assessments is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have experience with addictions and eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy (individual, group, couples, family) to UCCS students.
• Provide clinical supervision to Wellness Center Mental Health Services trainees.
• Carry out risk assessments and crisis interventions in person.
• Support campus-wide psychoeducation/outreach sessions and consultations across campus.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

Post Doctoral Psychology Resident

Wellness Center Mental Health Services

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Post Doctoral Psychology Resident to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range

$45,636.00 - $58,885.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Summary

Providing psychotherapy (individual, couple/family, group) and other forms of psychological support to UCCS students; providing clinical supervision to WCMHS (Wellness Center Mental Health Services) trainees; providing campus-wide psychoeducation/outreach sessions on various relevant topics; and carrying out risk assessments and crisis interventions in person and providing consultation opportunities for the other campus units and individuals on campus, participating, as needed.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

This position provides both clinical and non-clinical services. Clinical services entail clinical psychology and counseling services to UCCS students, whose personal/emotional life are interfering with their ability to perform academically. The direct clinical services include:

• Psychotherapy services in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy formats.
• Responding to psychological crises/emergency calls to the WCMHS; be available to make assessments; and carry out crisis interventions.
• Whenever there are mandatory referrals from other offices in the university for services (i.e. education/outreach, counseling, and evaluations), providing the required support service and/or assisting other clinicians or staff in carrying out the request as needed.
• Whenever clinically necessary, making appropriate referrals to the case manager for on- and off-campus services and being available to contribute to case consultations with these agencies.
• As WCMHS accepts graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from psychology, social work programs and counseling programs from both UCCS and other schools, sharing the responsibilities for the review of applications and interviews, and the clinical supervision load of these students with other clinicians at the center.
• Assist, take part, and support the community projects that UCCS is involved in.

The nonclinical services this position provides are summarized in three categories: These services entail the following:

• Assisting in and contributing to the operations of the WCMHS:
• Whenever necessary, assist in the duties of the WCMHS staff.
• Attends all the staff meetings and administrative meetings that are related to position's responsibilities.
• Assist the Wellness Promotion Team with campus-wide education and prevention programs.
• Assisting in efforts to address the developmental needs of the campus.
• Assist, take part and support the community projects in which WCMHS is involved.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 24, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: Jul 8, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026.
• Potential start date: Aug 1, 2026.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Doctoral degree in psychology.
• Must have experience working in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience supervising mental health trainees is preferred.
• Training and experience with psychological and neuropsychological assessments is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have experience with the assessment and treatment of addictions and eating disorders.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Location: Colorado Springs

Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40226 - VCEMSA-Wellness Cent./HS&MHS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jun 10, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Sandra Ervin

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Number: 00739675