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About Ardent Grove: Ardent Grove Foundation (AG) is a nonprofit mental health clinic and training organization committed to a simple idea: mental health care is a fundamental human right. AG provides high-quality, trauma-informed therapy and psychological assessment to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout the Denver community. Our model intentionally combines a professional clinical team with a robust training program, allowing AG to provide excellent care while keeping services accessible to people who might otherwise face significant financial barriers to treatment. We serve clients with Medicaid and other private insurances as well as individuals and families who pay privately with sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can basis. We also provide community education and mental health programming at no cost to schools, community organizations, businesses, and other groups. AG is a growing organization with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, accessibility, cultural humility, and the well-being of the clinicians who provide care.

Our Model - Clinic, Training, and Community: Ardent Grove's work is organized around three interconnected areas - the Clinic, the Training Program and Community Programming. 

1. The Clinic: AG provides accessible therapy and psychological assessment across the lifespan. Our clinicians work with a diverse range of presenting concerns and diagnoses, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, perinatal mental health concerns, parenting and family concerns, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and other life stressors. Our clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed, client-centered care, with many clinicians incorporating insight-oriented and relational approaches. 
2. The Training: AG maintains a year-round training program for emerging psychologists and other mental health professionals. Trainees receive close individual and group supervision while developing skills in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, trauma-informed care, and EMDR. Postdoctoral fellows play an important role in this training community through the supervision and mentorship of predoctoral trainees. 
3. Community: AG provides free mental health education and outreach to the broader community. Past programming has included trauma resilience, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, parenting, stress management, trauma-informed interactions, and recognizing when additional mental health support may be needed. Fellows will have opportunities to participate in community education and outreach based on their interests.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship: Ardent Grove is seeking two to three Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to join our one-year, full-time postdoctoral training program. This fellowship is designed for psychologists who want to deepen their clinical skills while working within a collaborative, values-driven organization committed to accessible mental health care. Fellows will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The fellowship emphasizes trauma-informed conceptualization and treatment, culturally responsive care, clinical flexibility, and the integration of evidence-based and relational interventions. A particularly meaningful component of the fellowship is the opportunity to develop supervision skills while supporting predoctoral psychology trainees. Each fellow will supervise one to two predoctoral student therapists and will receive supervision of supervision to support the development of competent, thoughtful, and culturally responsive supervisors. The fellowship is structured around approximately 40 hours per week, including a minimum of 20 clinical hours per week, supervision, training, documentation, consultation, care coordination, and trainee supervision. The position is designed to meet the 1,500 postdoctoral hours required for psychology licensure in Colorado, subject to applicable Colorado licensing requirements. 

Fellowship Responsibilities: 

Postdoctoral fellows will:

• Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to a diverse outpatient population.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop culturally responsive assessment recommendations.Provide trauma-informed care across a range of presenting concerns and diagnoses.
• Develop and utilize EMDR as part of their clinical practice.
• Supervise one to two predoctoral psychology trainees, including weekly supervision and oversight of clinical documentation and trainee responsibilities.
• Receive individual clinical supervision and supervision-of-supervision.
• - Participate in weekly staff and clinical consultation meetings.
• Participate in regular didactic and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and consult with other providers and outside professionals involved in client care, as appropriate.
• Complete clinical documentation, billing-related responsibilities, and other administrative tasks associated with clinical practice.
• Participate in community education, outreach, and other AG programming as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to a collaborative learning environment for clinicians and trainees.
• Practice with ongoing attention to multicultural awareness, cultural humility, and the impact of systemic and social determinants of health on mental health and access to care.

EMDR Training: Trauma-informed care is central to Ardent Grove's clinical model. Fellows will complete EMDR Basic Training with the entire training cohort. The cost of this training is provided in entirety by Ardent Grove. The goal is not simply to add another therapeutic modality to a clinician's toolbox. EMDR training is part of AG's broader commitment to expanding access to high-quality trauma treatment, particularly for clients who may encounter financial, systemic, or other barriers to care.

Training and Supervision: 

This fellowship offers training in:

• Individual, couples, and family psychotherapy
• Psychological assessment, with emphasis on Therapeutic Assessment
• Trauma-informed conceptualization and intervention
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Clinical supervision and supervision-of-supervision
• Multiple theoretical orientations and approaches to case conceptualization
• Culturally responsive and affirming clinical practice
• Working with clients across the lifespan
• Consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Community mental health education and outreach

Fellows will receive ongoing individual supervision, supervision-of-supervision, group consultation, and didactic training throughout the year.

What Makes AG Different: Accessible Care Without Compromising Quality - AG was created to challenge the idea that people must choose between affordable mental health care and high-quality mental health care. Fellows have the opportunity to practice in a setting where accessibility is not separate from clinical excellence. A Strong Training Culture - Postdoctoral fellows are both clinicians and educators within AG. You will have the opportunity to deepen your own clinical skills while helping shape the development of the next generation of psychologists. Autonomy and Support - AG values clinicians who are thoughtful, self-directed, accountable, and able to work independently. At the same time, fellows are part of an intentionally collaborative clinical community with regular opportunities for supervision, consultation, connection, and professional development. Values-Driven Clinical Practice - We believe that excellent clinical care requires more than technical competence. AG is committed to trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, inclusivity, and understanding the ways that social, economic, cultural, and systemic factors affect both mental health and access to care. We strive to create a workplace where clinicians can bring their whole selves to their work and where differences in identity, background, perspective, and experience are respected and valued. A Healthy Workplace - AG believes that clinician well-being matters. Healthy, supported clinicians are better positioned to provide thoughtful and sustainable care. We prioritize connection, collaboration, support, and opportunities for professional growth while recognizing the importance of boundaries and sustainability in clinical work.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Successful completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship and the required internship hours.
• Eligibility to complete postdoctoral supervised experience toward psychology licensure in Colorado.
• Ability to provide clinical services in person in the Denver office for a portion of the work week.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice and cultural humility.
• Interest in providing accessible mental health services to Medicaid and lower-income populations.
• Willingness to complete EMDR Basic Training.
• Ability to manage the administrative responsibilities associated with outpatient clinical practice, including documentation, scheduling, billing, and care coordination.
• Professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, accountability, and a nonjudgmental approach to clinical work.

Preferred:

• Experience working with diverse populations and/or communities experiencing barriers to mental health care.
• Training or experience in trauma-focused therapies.
• Experience providing psychological assessment.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, couples, or families.
• Interest or experience in clinical supervision and training.
• Experience providing community education or mental health outreach.

Compensation and Schedule: 

Position: Full-Time Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow 

Hours: Approximately 40 hours/week (30 hour/week position may also be discussed)

Clinical expectation: Minimum 20 completed clinical hours/week

Salary: $58,000/year

Length: One year

AG offers a flexible scheduling environment, with opportunities to structure clinical hours around individual and organizational needs. Some evening availability may be necessary to accommodate client schedules. The fellowship is designed to provide the supervised postdoctoral experience required for Colorado psychology licensure. Candidates seeking licensure in another state are responsible for determining whether the fellowship meets that state's specific licensure requirements, as requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Who Thrives at Ardent Grove? We are looking for clinicians who are excited about both doing good clinical work and contributing to a different kind of mental health care model. Our ideal fellow is thoughtful, curious, collaborative, and deeply committed to the people they serve. They value clinical excellence while recognizing that access, affordability, culture, identity, and systems all influence a person's experience of mental health care. This is a role for someone who appreciates autonomy and is comfortable taking responsibility for the many pieces of outpatient practice, not only therapy and assessment, but also documentation, consultation, communication, scheduling, and care coordination. We especially welcome applicants who are interested in developing as supervisors, educators, and community-based clinicians. If you are looking for a postdoctoral fellowship where you can grow as a psychologist while helping expand access to meaningful, high-quality mental health care, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any additional questions or you would like to apply, please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and the contact information for at least two references (letters of recommendation are not encouraged) to the Executive Director, Emily Markley, PsyD, via email (executivedirector@ardentgrove.org). Please reach out to Dr. Markley with any additional questions. Thank you!

Overview of the Practicum:

Our practicum is 11 months in duration, from the beginning of September to the beginning of August of the following year (with the exception of a practicum student needing to leave for internship). There are no other exceptions made to this time commitment. Basic EMDR training will be provided as part of this practicum experience.

We serve a broad range of clients including adults, children, families, and couples. AGF works with clients of all ethnic/racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and disabilities. Our supervisors have extensive experience supervising students in their work with diverse clients. Trainees will see about 10-12 therapy clients weekly and engage in 1 Therapeutic Assessment at a time. Trainees will engage in weekly individual and group supervision and didactics. Additional training opportunities are provided in the areas of Infant and Early Childhood, Eating Disorders, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and EMDR Consultation. There is also the opportunity to get involved in community outreach, program development, marketing, and other professional interests of the trainee. Trainees are responsible for the timely and professional completion of all administrative tasks such as scheduling, returning emails and phone calls, and documentation/billing. 

Ardent Grove is a place that strives to live through a trauma-informed lens. We seek clinicians who have values that align with ours including providing collaborative, client-centered work, and who deeply appreciate the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. We are also a place of ongoing evolution and growth, which is the spirit we hope trainees approach their practicum placement with us as well. 

Number of Annual Positions: 6

Suitability: Advanced students pursuing their doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or their Master of Clinical Social Work. 

Application Requirements: We accept applications for the following academic year in January and early February. 

Please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and the contact information for at least two references (letters of recommendation are not encouraged) to the Clinic Director, Shaye Sakos, PsyD, via email (Shaye.Sakos@ardentgrove.org). Please reach out to Dr. Sakos with any additional questions.