Post-Masters Social Work Fellow

Job Summary

Join our counseling team at CU Boulder! Social Work Post-Masters Fellowships are open to applicants who have completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work (by August 2021) and who need supervised clinical experience to obtain licensure. The positions provide direct clinical services including walk-in services, intake, individual and group psychotherapy, behavioral health interventions and crisis intervention to students. Services may be provided in person and/or over telehealth depending on the status and needs of the clinic. Positions are a 40-hour/week, two-year commitment. Training for Fellows includes regular seminars on specific mental health topics, weekly multidisciplinary case consultation, and 90 minutes of weekly supervision with an LCSW. All Fellows also attend CAPS staff meetings and trainings.

The ideal candidate is a recent MSW graduate who has an educational background in evidenced-based psychotherapy practices and whose goal is to acquire clinical/supervision hours for licensure. The candidate should also have relevant and significant clinical experience, providing direct psychotherapy services, including crisis intervention and group therapy. CAPS provides psychotherapy services in a brief therapy model, thus the ideal candidate should have interest in utilizing short term interventions. We are looking for fellows who are interested in working on a multidisciplinary team, who are familiar with electronic medical records, and who are comfortable with managing a fast-paced clinical schedule.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CAPS fosters the well-being of students and helps them succeed by providing a full range of clinical services, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. We also offer outstanding training to the next generation of mental health professionals. CAPS is a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff. We are committed to affirming diversity and seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone we serve.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Provide Psychotherapy and Outreach Services

• Perform individual and group psychotherapy; initial therapy assessment, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Provide behavioral health consultations in the Medical Services clinic.
• Provide psycho-educational workshops and community outreach as needed.

Training and Administration

• Receive weekly supervision, attend assigned program meetings, write electronic clinical notes.
• Participate in CAPS group training program and professional development seminars with other mental health trainees.

What You Should Know

• The start date for this position is August 2, 2021.
• This position involves a 40-hour per week schedule with a two year commitment.
• Services may be provided in person and/or over telehealth depending on the status and needs of the clinic.

What We Can Offer

Starting Salary is $31,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Completion of a Master of Social Work degree (MSW).
• MSW in pursuit of licensure.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work in clinical and outreach settings with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in clinical and outreach settings with college student populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other CAPS providers and campus partners.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Previous experience diagnosing, treating, and delivering services to a college student population.
• At least two years’ experience providing clinical services.
• Crisis intervention experience.
• Group therapy experience.
• Strong desire to work in a university counseling center.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

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

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

Please apply by January 3, 2021 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu