Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Internal Number: R14181
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Department
ACS-CHS Grants FundedJob Summary
The Staff Psychology Postdoc (Fellowship Trained) position will provide therapeutic services as a psychologist candidate for licensure under the supervision of delegated licensed psychologists. Services will include proficient, culturally responsive diagnostic assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy for psychiatric disorders and psychosocial factors in Denver Health patients. Also provides case management and case coordination to facilitate referrals as needed. The fellow will be part of an integrated safety net health care system that primarily serves a traditionally underserved, low income and ethnically diverse population. Postdoctoral fellow will have an active role in various professional psychology activities that may include program development and research, clinical and didactic teaching, and clinical supervision (under supervision by a licensed psychologist). Remains actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring and in research projects, as appropriate. Postdoctoral fellow participates as a member of the department.
Essential Functions:
Provide doctoral level psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational services to patients. (60%)
Consults with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generates recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (15%)
Complete appropriate documentation of therapeutic activities in a timely manner. (10%)
Participate in supervision, departmental meetings and other educational activities. (10%)
May participate in program evaluation, quality improvement, and/or research projects, as appropriate. (5%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution and APA-accredited predoctoral internship. Required and
Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship. Required
Work Experience:
1 year of experience in an integrated, interdisciplinary medical setting. Preferred
Licenses:
PCP-Psychologist Candidate Permit - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Postdoctoral fellow has strong doctoral level knowledge, skills, and abilities in clinical service with populations relevant to postdoctoral program setting (see addendum for details).
Advanced skills to participate effectively with the interdisciplinary teams and to provide teaching to other team members, students, and trainees.
Postdoctoral fellow has critical thinking skills as well as advanced written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality of patients' records.
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge and skills in research and/or program evaluation.
Shift
Work Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary
$85,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.