Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow - Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct child and adolescent psychological assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapy via telehealth. The fellow will also coordinate treatment within a multidisciplinary environment, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to conduct, report or present research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•         Conduct psychological assessments and develop psychological treatment plans

•       Carry out evidence-based psychotherapy visits with youth and families

•       Complete clinical documentation for all services provided

•       Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by clinical supervisors

•       Communicate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care

•       Contribute to research projects via study design, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, or presentation of data at meetings

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  Ability to provide clinical services via telehealth

•   Knowledge of basic theory and concepts in cognitive and behavioral therapy

       •  Ability to assess and diagnose common psychological problems and psychiatric diagnoses experienced by youth and families

 •  Writing skills for clinical documentation, research protocols and reports, journal manuscripts, and funding applications

       •  Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with research associates and medical students, residents, and fellows

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in psychology (clinical, counseling, or school psychology)

Completion of an APA-accredited PhD program with degree conferred prior to fellow start date.

Completion of an APA-approved internship in child and adolescent clinical/counseling or pediatric psychology.

SALARY:
Salary commensurate with experience