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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9125
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Salud Family Health Centers
Department: Integrated Primary Care
Address: 6255 N. Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
Distance from Major City: Varied (22-39 miles) from Denver
Phone: 303-655-4990
Fax:
Training Director Email: aglaury.nunez@saludclinic.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://www.saludclinic.org
Brochure Website's Address: http:// https://www.saludclinic.org/copy-of-behavioral-health-info
Primary Agency Type: Community Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 07/31/2013
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Aglaury Nunez Morales
Chief Psychologist: Yaira Oquendo-Figueroa
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 55000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities) Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities) Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program 21 paid vacation days per year 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education.
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site Minimum of 8-10 patients per day most of them consults and screenings, up to 3 hours a day will be dedicated to diagnostic interview/psychological testing/therapy appointments. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The postdoctoral fellows will be providing different types of services during the day having variety in their schedule.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? Yes
Details of the above affiliations The training program has a relationship with different academic institutions in Colorado, different parts of the USA, Puerto Rico, and Chile. Some of these academic institutions are Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile, the University of Denver (different graduate programs), and Universidad Carlos Albizu, San Juan.
Postdoctoral Application Process
Application Due Date: 01/15/2026 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Postdoctoral fellows come from different academic institutions. Some of these academic institutions are the following: California School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA University of Indianapolis, IN Albizu University, Miami, FL & San Juan, PR Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR University of Denver, Colorado University of Colorado
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interviews at this site are: Optional
A Virtual Interview is: Preferred
Interview notification date: 01/15/2026
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA or CPA Accredited Program (all degree requirements met by the start date of the fellowship). Ph.D. in School Psychology is also accepted for the Psychological Assessment track.
  • Completion of APA Accredited internship or an APPIC Member internship.
  • Strong commitment to working with underserved populations.
  • Ability to provide services with cultural competence and sensitivity.
  • Ability to deliver services in Spanish (preferred).
  • Postdoctoral fellow must be registered with DORA as a Psychologist Candidate or Registered Psychotherapist before starting residency.

Application Process

Documents required:

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. Letter of intention/cover letter
  3. Two letters of recommendation

Applications through APPA CAS are preferred. However, application can also be submitted through email to aglaury.nunez@saludclinic.org. The application deadline is January 15.

Interviews

Interviews will be virtual. There will be an orientation, two individual interviews, and a meeting with the current class of postdoctoral fellows. The selection committee will be reviewing applications as soon as we receive them. On average, we will be telling applicants about invitations for interviews after the deadline. It can happen before then depending on how fast all members of the selection committee can review the applications. The soonest that the interviews will start will be 01/16/2025 and this process is extended until February.

Please, submit inquiries and/or applications via email to Dr. Aglaury Nunez-Morales, Director of Training for Behavioral Health at aglaury.nunez@saludclinic.org or 303-655-4990.
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Program Description

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP with an emphasis on Integrated Primary Care Psychology

Organization Description

Salud Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with thirteen clinics dedicated to providing primary health services to the patients of a defined catchment area, covering parts of Weld, Boulder, Adams, Larimer, Morgan, Las Animas, and Logan Counties, Colorado. Salud also operates a mobile unit designed to provide healthcare to migrant and refugee populations. The Salud system follows an integrated model of care that aims to ensure high-quality, comprehensive, culturally competent, primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to traditionally underserved populations, thus reducing barriers to care. Salud promotes prevention and early intervention in an effort to reduce unnecessary medical concerns, utilization, and costs.

Fellowship Overview

The fellowship is a one-year salaried with benefits position in integrated primary care psychology. Postdoctoral fellows function as an integral part of the health team, along with other Behavioral Health Providers, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and graduate-level trainees. Throughout the fellowship year, clinical supervision, and training supplement the direct clinical experience. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for teaching, research, and becoming involved in management and administration as they arise and are consistent with the fellow’s interest. Satisfactory completion of the residency meets postdoctoral requirements for licensure in Colorado.

Track 1: Integrated Primary Care Psychology. This track focuses on a generalist approach to integrated primary care across the lifespan. Main clinical activities include conducting mental health screenings and diagnostic evaluations, providing consultation services and brief interventions as requested by primary care providers, and providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy. Additionally, time will be allocated to conduct psychological assessments and to the provision of supervision to doctoral/master level trainees when available.

Track 2: Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care. This track focuses on the treatment of substance use disorders. Postdoctoral fellows will focus on providing medication assisted treatment for adults. Postdoctoral fellows will also provide other services such as mental health screenings and diagnostic evaluations, providing consultation services and brief interventions as requested by primary care providers, and providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy. Additionally, time will be allocated to conduct psychological assessments and to the provision of supervision to doctoral/master level trainees when available.

Track 3: Psychological Assessment in Primary Care. This track focuses on conducting psychological assessments as requested by the treating team. These include neurodevelopmental, cognitive, and personality assessments. Additionally, postdoctoral fellows will be providing consultation services and brief interventions, providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy. When available, postdocs will provide supervision to doctoral/master level trainees.

Location

Postdocs will be assigned to one of our clinics, where they will perform their clinical duties.  Clinics vary based on the size and demographics of the patient population, the number of medical and behavioral health providers, and community characteristics, and available community resources; however, the nature of the clinical work and supervision is consistent across clinics.  

Direct Service Experiences

Fellows spend 30-35 hours per week providing professional psychological services. Focus of primary clinical activities vary according to track. All tracks will be performing the following clinical activities to a degree: Mental health screening. Consultation services, and brief interventions as requested by primary care providers. Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy when appropriate. Psychological diagnostic interviews, and psychological assessments (neurodevelopmental, cognitive, personality disorders and others). Provide supervision (under the supervision of a licensed psychologist) to graduate practicum students as available.

Training Curriculum

In addition to supervised direct patient contact, training opportunities include individual and group supervision, Salud psychology training program seminars, psychopharmacology lectures, and the development of an independent project. The training opportunities are focused on enhancing the postdocs’ existing skills and honing them to be applicable in the current healthcare system.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Experience (21% to 30%)
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: www.saludclinic.org  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 22 24 19 17 7 8 8 8
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Total Number of post-docs: 2 0 3
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0 0 1
Academic teaching: 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 1
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 1 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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