Training Opportunities
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) training programs are designed to prepare ethical, multiculturally competent professionals who are able to work in a variety of positions. Trainees are considered an integral part of the CAPS team and are included in the daily functions of the department. CAPS values the energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm trainees bring to the department and we look forward to welcoming them to our multidisciplinary setting.
CAPS Department
CAPS is affiliated with the Health and Wellness Services division of Student Affairs, and the main office is located in the Center for Community (C4C). CAPS offers confidential, on-campus mental health services for all CU Boulder students. We provide a variety of services, including brief individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, crisis intervention, psychoeducational workshops, mental health case management, consultations and outreach. CAPS maintains liaison relationships and embedded therapist positions across campus, and also provides consultation services to the university community (including faculty and staff) on issues pertinent to college student mental health and development. Additionally, CAPS has a staff of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to provide medication management to students and a team of behavioral health providers who work within Medical Services. One of CU Boulder’s key initiatives is innovation. CAPS is constantly evolving to best meet the mental health needs of students through creative program initiatives (e.g. telehealth, virtual reality therapy, canine-assisted therapy, Let’s Talk and online psychoeducation based platforms).
Our staff includes clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
University of Colorado Boulder
As the flagship university of the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region, we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. CU Boulder has strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines. Nearly 7,000 faculty and staff serve 30,000 students.Â
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.
Boulder, CO
Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 30 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado’s main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, music and dance concerts, natural product retailers and restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses, and technological and academic resources. With 300 days of sunshine, it is easy to take advantage of hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing—all within minutes of downtown Boulder. Denver’s proximity multiplies opportunities for sporting events and a broad array of cultural opportunities through museums, dance and music.
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