Post Doctorate Psychology Fellow in Englewood, Colorado at Craig Hospital

Post Doctorate Psychology Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Rehabilitation Psychology

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113
Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with flexibility as needed.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $67,500 annually (fixed salary)
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and upload both a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) at the time of submission. Additionally, three letters of recommendation should be submitted separately as outlined below.

Letters of Recommendation

Please have three letters of recommendation sent directly to:

Dr. Casey Dawson
Neurorehabilitation Psychologist
Psychology Director of Clinical Training

Email Address: cdawson@craighospital.org

Email Subject Line: Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship – Letter of Recommendation – [Applicant Name]

Position Summary

Craig Hospital is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation Psychology to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

This fellowship conforms to specialty-specific requirements outlined by the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP) and includes didactics in core topics in rehabilitation psychology, clinical health psychology, and clinical neuropsychology.

Primary rotations involve rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology services provided within transdisciplinary acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs serving patients with spinal cord injury and related disorders, as well as acquired and traumatic brain injury.

Fellows receive comprehensive supervision and mentoring of their clinical work and are encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities throughout the fellowship. The fellowship is 1-2 years, and candidates from doctoral programs and/or internships with a strong rehabilitation psychology focus are preferred.

Candidates should have strong interest and proficiency in psychotherapy, including rehabilitation psychology and health psychology interventions, as well as practical training in neuropsychological assessment.

Qualifications Education

• Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate training program
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship

Licensure/Certification

• Must be eligible for a Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners Psychologist Candidate Temporary Permit

Preferred Experience

• Experience in neurological rehabilitation interventions
• Experience with neuropsychological assessment
• Doctoral and/or internship training with a strong rehabilitation psychology focus

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to conceptualize and practically apply rehabilitation psychology treatment plans in coordination with multidisciplinary team members
• Strong clinical counseling skills and the ability to advise, counsel, and guide patients using appropriate clinical and professional principles
• Ability to analyze clinical information and determine appropriate actions and treatment approaches
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedule work appropriately, and meet established deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients across varying age groups
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications

Essential Functions

The following essential functions are performed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist on staff at Craig Hospital:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Assist in providing family education and counseling.
• Consult with physicians and other staff members to develop psychological and behavioral treatment approaches for individuals with neurological conditions.
• Perform psychological and neuropsychological evaluations based on referral questions, extent of injury, medical and psychological history, and clinical presentation.
• Conceptualize psychological and behavioral interventions for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and adapt treatment plans as needed.
• Consult with and provide support to the interdisciplinary team regarding effective team functioning, collaborative goal-setting, and conflict resolution.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits: Benefit Eligible Positions

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options.

Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Craig also provides, and pays for, both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too!

Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs.

At Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits, and we prioritize benefits to support you.

JOIN CRAIG HOSPITAL

Nationally recognized for our excellence in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, Craig Hospital is more than a care facility. It’s a tight-knit community of healthcare professionals committed to transforming lives.

Why Build Your Career With Us?

• Unmatched Clinical Growth: Build expertise in the specialized care of individuals with spinal cord and brain injuries.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside specialized clinicians and rehabilitation professionals focused on helping patients maximize independence and quality of life.
• Specialized Fellowship Experience: Develop your rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology skills through supervised clinical practice, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Ready to support life-changing recovery? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Join Craig Hospital!