Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Denver Health Denver, CO

2 months ago
Denver, CO$61k+Full TimePsychiatry
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Denver Health Denver, CO at Denver Health in Denver, CO. Salary: $61k-$61k. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

⚠️ Fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide doctoral level psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational services to patients. (70%)
  • Provide didactic and/or clinical teaching to psychology interns, practica students, and other trainees as appropriate. (5%)
  • Advanced skills to participate effectively with the interdisciplinary teams and to provide teaching to other team members, students, and trainees.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality of patients' records.
  • Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Requirements

  • Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution Required and
  • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship Required
  • Work Experience
  • 1-3 years Previous experience in integrated, interdisciplinary medical settings, preferred
  • PCP-Psychologist Candidate Permit - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required

Benefits & Compensation

  • Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow job at Denver Health. Denver, CO.
  • Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
  • CHS Behavioral Health
  • Psychology Fellows receive 184 hours of PTO inclusive of holidays*
  • Participate effectively in supervision with delegated supervisors. (5%)
  • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Denver Health Denver, CO at Denver Health a 3.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Denver Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, CO.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($61k–$61k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

3.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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