"Post-Masters Social Work Fellow"

Job Details

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is searching for 2 Social Work Post-Masters Fellows! These fellowships are for candidates who have completed a master’s degree in social work and who need supervised clinical experience to obtain licensure. These positions provide clinical services including screening services, intake, group and individual psychotherapy, behavioral health interventions, telehealth services and crisis intervention to students attending the University of Colorado Boulder. The positions work a 40-hour week and require a two-year commitment. Training for these roles includes regular seminars on specific mental health topics, and 90 minutes of weekly individual supervision with an LCSW. Additionally, Social Work Fellows attend a weekly group training seminar and will co-facilitate a minimum of one therapy group each semester. All Fellows attend CAPS staff trainings and meetings. Ideal candidates are recent MSW graduates who have an educational background in evidenced based psychotherapy practices and whose goals are to acquire necessary clinical and supervision hours for licensure. Candidates should 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 candidates will be using short term interventions. CAPS is a multidisciplinary setting, and Fellows should be familiar with electronic medical records and be okay with managing a demanding clinical schedule.

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.

Who We Are

CAPS furthers 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 providers. 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

Administrative and Training: Receive weekly supervision from a licensed staff social worker, attend staff meetings and trainings, write electronic clinical notes. Participate in CAPS group training program and professional development seminars with other CAPS staff in training.

Clinical: Provide psychotherapy and outreach services: Perform initial therapy assessments, screening services, individual and group psychotherapy, case management and crisis intervention. Clinical services may be provided both in person and virtually via telehealth. Provide behavioral health consultations in the Medical Services clinic. Provide psychoeducational workshops and community outreach as needed.

What You Should Know

These fellowships are two-year appointments, anticipated to start on 8/3/2026 and anticipated to end on 8/2/2028. They are full-time, year-round positions, and work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These roles offer the opportunity to work in a hybrid modality, with options for limited remote work available.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary is $48,960 for the first year; and $55,814.40 for the second year.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Completion of a Master of Social Work graduate degree (MSW).
• Should be pursuing supervised clinical experience to acquire licensure.
• Registered as a Clinical Social Work Candidate (SWC) OR an LSW (Licensed Social Worker) with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by the start date.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work within clinical and outreach settings with diverse populations with the college student population.
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cohesively with CAPS providers and campus partners.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Previous clinical experience diagnosing, treating, and delivering services to a college student population.
• Experience providing crisis intervention.
• Two years' experience providing clinical services.
• Strong desire to work with a university counseling center.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

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

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 8, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu