Job Description

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP with an emphasis on Integrated Primary Care Psychology

Salud Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with 13 clinics and a mobile unit dedicated to providing primary health services to all the residents of a defined catchment area, covering 9 counties in North-central and southeast Colorado. The Salud system follows an integrated model of care that aims to ensure high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services to traditionally underserved populations, thus reducing barriers to care.

• The approximate start date for this position is 8/24/26 to 8/24/27

We offer:

• $26.44/hr.

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) * Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits * $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) * Low deductibles and co-insurance * Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities * Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan * Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

The fellowship is a one-year, full-time position with an emphasis on integrated primary care psychology. The training program is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). We are seeking between 2-3 Postdoctoral Fellows (preferably bilingual) for the upcoming training year. The specific clinic placement of each postdoc will be based on clinic needs and trainee preference. The postdoc will function as an integral part of the healthcare team in that clinic, which includes other behavioral health providers. Primary job duties will include conducting mental health screenings and diagnostic evaluations, providing consultation services and brief interventions as requested by primary care providers, and providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy consistent with the postdoc’s experience and specific interests. In addition, the postdoc will conduct psychological assessments as requested by the treating team. The postdoc will provide supervision, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, to graduate practicum students (as available). There will be various opportunities for teaching, research, and learning about and becoming involved in management and administration as they arise and are consistent with the Fellow’s interests

For additional information, visit the Salud webpage at: https://www.saludclinic.org/behavioral-health

or APPIC directory: https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/879

Qualifications

• Completion of APA-accredited internship
• Completion of APA-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Must show evidence of degree completion at least 2 weeks before the start date (Doctoral degrees in psychology, PhD or PsyD. It can be the diploma or a form signed by the school certifying that the applicant meets all the requirements)
• Must obtain a Psychologist Candidate (PSYC) license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) at least 2 weeks before the start date
• Strong commitment to working with underserved populations
• Ability to provide services with cultural competence and sensitivity
• Ability to deliver services in Spanish (strongly preferred)

The application window is anticipated to close by 4/30/2026

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.