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REPORTS TO : Clinical Training Supervisor

DEPARTMENT : Clinical

FLSA STATUS : Exempt / Full-time

EFFECTIVE DATE : January 12, 2026

HOW TO APPLY : Apply through La Cocina's online employment portal

AVAILABLE FELLOWSHIPS : Two ( one Spanish preferred and one Spanish required )

JOB SUMMARY

La Cocina's Post-Masters Clinical Fellowship program provides specialized, practice-based training to newly graduated, license-eligible clinicians. Post-Masters Clinical Fellows engage in intensive, specialized, practice-based training in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color), Latine and Applied Liberation Psychology, alongside the provision of bilingual (Spanish and / or English) mental health services. These services include counseling / psychotherapy, mental health consultation, group psychotherapy, reflective consultation / supervision (RSC), case management, and program initiatives related to La Cocina- El Instituto, and as directed by the Clinical Training Supervisor.

At this time, La Cocina is seeking two Post-Masters Fellows committed to learning and working with Latine and BIPOC-identified individuals, families, and communities. The right candidate is open and committed to ongoing learning and growth based on La Cocina's Applied Liberation Psychology framework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities for this position include, and are not limited to the following :

Direct Clinical Services (60-70% of time)

• Maintain an active client load of 15-20 cases, or as directed by the fellow's supervisor.
• Conduct culturally-affirming mental health and / or psychological assessment; this includes utilizing best practice approaches and innovation in care when conducting therapeutic evaluation that centers BIPOC and immigrant clients' needs, and as directed by the Clinical Training Supervisor.
• Provides developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed individuals, couples, family and / or group psychotherapy services in both Spanish and / or English.
• In some cases, provides home-based, school-based, community-based, and / or collocated mental health and / or family support services which align with clinical program areas and as directed by their supervisor.
• Trains in, and learns up-to-date frameworks, theories, and treatment methods, including, but not limited to : BIPOC Psychology, Liberation Psychology, trauma-responsive care, group psychotherapy, and relational approaches to working with families, children and youths intended to build expertise in equitable and liberatory mental healthcare delivery frameworks and narratives.
• Participates in weekly one-one clinical / reflective supervision with their supervisor.
• Participates in weekly group clinical / reflective supervision with clinical trainees and interns.

Other Duties (30-40% of the time)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

WORK ENVIRONMENT / LOCATION

This is a hybrid position requiring four (4) days in the office, with the option to work from home / virtually one day per week. Depending on where your fellowship is assigned, your primary working location will be at either La Cocina's Northern Colorado or Denver location. This position also requires travel between office locations, as well as periodic travel to partner agencies throughout Northern Colorado, the Denver Metro Area, statewide, and may involve some travel out-of-state.

HOURS

This is a temporary (18-months), full-time (40-hours per week) position that requires availability some evenings and weekends in order to support La Cocina's clients' needs. La Cocina offers Flex Time as a benefit to all full-time, exempt employees. Current La Cocina clinical interns are highly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT USED

Ability to operate all general office equipment including computer and related software, printer, copier, fax, and phones. Ability to operate and drive vehicles for work related travel, meetings, and to run errands.

CLASSIFICATION & PAY

This position's salary is $57,000-$67,000 / year depending on the candidate's qualifications, ability to meet all requirements, and based on organizational alignment.

This is a full-time, exempt position and is eligible for benefits. La Cocina's benefits include health insurance, 401K retirement plan match, flex-time, PTO and agency closures both in summer and winter.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and CV / Resume to this posting / La Cocina's HR portal.

La Cocina is an equal opportunity employer that centers diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) persons, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other underrepresented and / or under-resourced groups. La Cocina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status and / or veteran status.