Job Description

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications for doctoral-level behavioral health interventionists that will deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials. The behavioral health interventionist will additionally participate in regular didactic training and individual/group clinical supervision. This clinical position may also require assessment of mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating behaviors) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews, risk assessment, and risk management intervention delivery

Full Consideration Date:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after this date must reapply.

Hourly Rate Range:

$90.00 - $91.00 per hour

Essential Job Duties:

• Deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials. 

• Assess mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews.

• Provide risk management interventions to adolescents reporting suicidal ideation and/or self-injurious behaviors.

• Supervise study team members (undergraduate and graduate students, postbaccalaureate research staff, postdoctoral fellows) in conducting mental health assessments, risk management, and intervention delivery.

• Contribute to regular didactic training opportunities, such as team research meetings and didactics offered through the Children’s Hospital Colorado Lifestyle Medicine program.

• Weekly individual/group clinical supervision.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Supervision:

Supervise and provide clinical guidance to research associates and assistants who complete risk assessments with research study participants, including guiding risk management strategies to mitigate suicidality and risk for self-injurious behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or comparable credential)

• 2 years of experience

• Must be available for clinical supervision intervention groups on weekdays during after-school/evening hours (4pm - 8pm)

Application Instructions:

Please submit (upload) the following documents as a single pdf or attach up to 5 documents under the "Resume" section:

• Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position

• Resume/CV

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by supervisor if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.