Friday, July 29, 2011

Private practice, Lawrenceville, NJ, USA - 1 postdoctoral position.

Post-Doc position open in a private practice setting in Lawrenceville, NJ. Small, supportive general private practice with several licensed psychologists on site is looking for a post-doc. Hours are flexible, but some evenings and/or weekends would be required. If interested, please call Dr. Rachel Millner at 215-932-9885, or forward CV to rachel@rachelmillner.com

Thanks,
Rachel Millner, Psy.D.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Palm Beach County Youth Affairs Highridge Family Center, Palm Beach, FL, USA - 1 postdoctoral position

Position: This Post Doctoral Residency is within the Palm Beach County Youth Affairs Division at Highridge Family Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a one-year position. Start date will be on October 3, 2011. Emphasis is on intervention and assessment in a residential setting with at-risk youth populations and their families.

Description: The overall goal of the Youth Affairs Division is to foster healthy individual and family functioning in families where youth have been identified as “at-risk” for entering the juvenile justice system, dropping out of school, getting involved with gangs, running away from home, substance use, and entering the child protective system. This goal is accomplished through family, group, and individual therapy, psycho-education, parent training, psychological evaluation, consultative services, and community outreach offered across community-based, office, and residential settings. Services are provided free to Palm Beach County residents.

The Palm Beach County Youth Affairs Division employs psychologists, Master’s level clinicians, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, family counselors, residential counselors, and nurses. The agency is also an interdisciplinary training site for pre-doctoral psychology interns, psychology practicum students, social work interns, mental health counseling interns, and marriage and family therapy interns, as well as the site of a Palm Beach County alternative school program. Psychology residents will receive primary supervision from licensed psychologists. Consultation from other staff will be provided as needed. The overall goal of the post doctoral psychology residency program at the Palm Beach County Youth Affairs Division is to support the development of psychology residents into professional psychologists. Psychology residents will integrate fundamental skills consistent with the philosophy of the Youth Affairs Division. This philosophy incorporates a developmental training model utilized throughout the Division with the varying levels of professional staff, behavioral staff, and trainees from multiple disciplines. A strengths-based perspective has been a cornerstone in the Division’s philosophy of training as well as prevention and intervention work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. Additionally, Palm Beach County is a culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse area that is becoming more diverse with each passing year. As such, the Division’s philosophy integrates a multicultural/diversity emphasis.

Psychology residents will have opportunities to work with a range of diverse populations with a variety of presenting issues. Training Site: Highridge Family Center is a 48-bed residential facility serving at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 16 who reside in Palm Beach County. Typically, the families seeking services through Highridge have been struggling with conflicted family relations, poor academics, disruptive school behavior, drug experimentation, poor peer group choices, minor law infractions, and emotional difficulties. In conjunction with the School District of Palm Beach County, residents of Highridge are provided alternative education while they are enrolled in the program. Referral sources include schools, parents, prevention and diversion programs, as well as former clients. The facility is divided into two male and two female dormitory-style “houses,” each with the capacity for 12 residents. The youth live at the facility Monday through Friday, returning to their homes on weekends and school holidays to practice newly learned skills with their families. A Family Therapist provides family, group, and individual therapy, and three Residential Counselors (two day shift, one night shift) provide behavior management and therapeutic milieu activities for each house. The site utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to include working with psychologists, nurses, master’s level therapists, school behavioral personnel, teachers, and bachelor’s level dorm counselors.

To learn more about the Palm Beach County Youth Affairs Division, please access the following link: http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/youthaffairs/


Primary Activities: The postdoctoral position involves a blend of treatment and assessment activities, in addition to supervision, teaching and research opportunities. Clinical activities will focus primarily on child, adolescent, and family assessment and treatment. Treatment approaches will include an emphasis on family, systemic, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral interventions for youth and their families presenting with a diverse set of clinical issues. Residential treatment activities include family, group, and individual therapy, therapeutic milieu activities, and treatment team consultations. Assessment duties will involve the use of a range of assessment tools including, but not limited to WISC-IV, Woodcock-Johnson-III, BASC, TOVA, KBIT, MMPI-A, self-report measures, and projective inventories. Referrals for child assessment will come from Youth Affairs Division staff, with most child evaluations including assessment of the child’s cognitive functioning, behavioral functioning, psychological functioning, and developmental level. 


The postdoctoral resident will have access to professional development opportunities through the Youth Affairs Education Center, including a full range of didactic offerings. Further, the post doctoral resident will provide training to parents and community members, in addition to Youth Affairs Division staff and trainees. There will be opportunities to mentor trainees. Qualifications: Applicants must have: (a) completed their doctoral training in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program; (b) completed a predoctoral internship from an APA-accredited or APPIC-member site; and (c) demonstrated strong potential for a career in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child, adolescent, and family clinical assessment and intervention. 


Successful applicants must be culturally competent, with good interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills. Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks are desirable. Salary & Benefits: This position has an annual full-time salary of $30,000. Florida requirements for a post doctoral residency are fulfilled: 2000 total hours; an average of two hours of weekly supervision by a licensed psychologist, with at least one hour of weekly face-to-face individual supervision by a licensed psychologist. Work weeks are Monday through Thursday, with 10 hour work shifts from 9:30am – 8:00pm. The position is considered a contract employee with no additional benefits provided. Deadline for applications is August 4, 2011, or until position is filled. Please go to the Youth Affairs website 


http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/youthaffairs/ for the application. Once completed, submit the materials requested via email to: Twila D. Taylor, Psy.D. Youth Affairs Division, Palm Beach County Highridge Family Center 4200 N. Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-625-2540 twtaylor@pbcgov.org

Hazelden Mental Health Centers, Center City, MN, USA - 1 postdoc position (alcohol/drug dependency).

Hazelden Mental Health Centers provides a postdoctoral psychology fellowship (non-APPIC) at our facilities in Minnesota. We offer a comprehensive network of mental health services as well as community outpatient services for individuals and family members impacted by alcohol, drug dependency and mental health related issues.  Services offered include mental health screening, diagnostic evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, couples and families counseling, and continuing care planning.

Hazelden's postdoctoral fellowship training opportunity focuses on the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency and accompanying mental health conditions and complications. We currently have an open 12-18 month position starting August 29 (or mutually arranged). The position pay is $36,088 and includes health insurance. Application Information Curriculum Vita and Letter of Interest may be submitted to: Cheryl Buechner, Ph.D., L.P. Training Director Hazelden Minnesota Mental Health Centers P.O. Box 11 (CO-7) Center City, MN 55012-0011

San Carlos Apache Wellness Center, San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona - 1 Postdoctoral residency position

What is the Wellness Center?
The San Carlos Apache Wellness Center is a national award winning, CARF accredited, behavioral health program in a rural setting. We offer individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy to address mental health and substance abuse needs in children, adolescents, adults, and elders. We also provide prevention services, community education, case management, crisis intervention, school-based and detention-based services, and out-of-home placement assistance (i.e, rehab or detox placement, in-patient hospitalization, group home admission). We have an intensive day-treatment psychosocial rehabilitation program for the Seriously Mentally Ill. We also offer a weekly tele-psychiatry clinic.

Whom do you serve?
Our clients are Native American, as the Wellness Center is a tribally-run program under the administrative oversight of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. 97% of the people who utilize services are members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and 3% are members of other tribes, though we will see people of any ethnicity in crisis situations. The people we serve are culturally and economically diverse, with 50% of the population being under the age of twenty-five years. 

What is expected in your Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident training program?
This Psychology Resident program is affiliated with the Arizona Psychology Training Consortium (APTC), an approved and participating member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) training program, which means we have met APPIC training standards. This placement will be based entirely in our program, with the expectation that the Resident will attain 2000 hours of supervised psychologist training in a 12 to 18 month time frame, making them eligible for psychologist licensure in a number of US States. The Psychology Resident will provide primarily individual and group counseling with a focus on mental health and substance abuse, but there will also be opportunities for working with children, couples, and families. The Psychology Resident will be required to complete all clinical documentation in a timely and thorough fashion, and will be required to attend all agency meetings and trainings, as well as receive two hours of individual supervision sessions a week.

What is required to apply to our Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident program? The Psychology Resident will have completed their doctoral degree and will provide proof of their graduation, via official transcripts and a copy of their diploma from an accredited college, university or professional school. Annual Stipend: $35,000 to $42,000 a year. The Wellness Center also provides outstanding benefits, including generous leave, comprehensive insurance [e.g., medical, dental, vision, disability, life], CEU/licensure support, and a 401[k] program. Note: This Post-Doctoral Fellowship is exclusively for Native American Ph.D., or Psy.D., graduates (who must be able to show Tribal enrollment documents to be considered as candidates). If I am interested in this Post-Doctoral Resident position, whom do I contact? Dr. Bob Henley; email: bob.henley@scatwellness.net; 1-928-475-4875

Are there deadlines for applying? Applications are being accepted immediately, and hopefully starts in the fall of 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA - 1 Rehabilitation research fellowship

The Brain Injury Research Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Neuropsychology. The fellowship combines advanced training in rehabilitation research with clinical experience within a rehabilitation setting. Approximately 80% of the time involves (a) participation in ongoing clinical research programs within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and (b) development and implementation of independent research projects under the mentorship of the program faculty.

Current research protocols focus on secondary and tertiary prevention, neuropsychological and functional assessments and clinical rehabilitation interventions. A minimum of 20% of the time involves direct clinical service delivery in an outpatient setting, including neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive remediation, psychotherapy (individual or group) and functional rehabilitation interventions with individuals with brain injuries and other neurocognitive disorders. In addition, fellows participate in a variety of clinical and research didactics offered within both the Department and the Medical Center.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.tbicentral.org . For more information contact Dr. Theodore Tsaousides by email (preferred) at theodore.tsaousides@mssm.edu or by phone at 212-241-6547. Theodore Tsaousides, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Rehabilitation Medicine The Mount Sinai School of Medicine One Gustave L. Levy Place New York, NY 10029 (212) 241-6547 theodore.tsaousides@mountsinai.org

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Private practice, Las Vegas, NV, USA - 1 postoctoral position (pediatric neuropsychological assessments)

Post Doctoral Fellowship(s) in Las Vegas, NV Private Practice Setting

Dr. Dave Sullivan is currently hiring for one Postdoctoral position. Primary areas of focus are: Neuropsychological assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of children in foster care. Additional areas are: Individual and Family Therapy. Qualifying experience will include comprehensive training and experience in Neuropsychological assessment, comprehensive evaluations of youths in a variety of settings and a broad range of therapeutic services. Post Doctoral Fellows will gain a wide variety of experience in a private practice setting including a wide range of skills and profession development.

Supervision: One formal hour of individual supervision per week. Three hours of group supervision per month. Specialized training in ethics and areas of interest throughout the year. Potential applicant should have excellent report writing skills and be prepared for an intensive and rewarding experience.

Fellows will average 48-50 hours of work per week. Annual compensation $35,000-$40,000 with one weeks paid vacation. Health insurance is offered after 30 days. Immediate opening. Applicants should email their Curriculum Vita to: dssullivan99@aol.com Stephanie Holland, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist 4955 S. Durango Drive, Suite 207 Las Vegas, NV 89113 (p) 702-650-6508 (f) 702-893-9655

University of Lille, Lille, France - 1 research postdoc (brain imaging, neuropsychology, music)

One full-time postdoctoral research scientist position is available in France: Brain imaging, neuropsychology and music in patients with memory disorders (Séverine Samson, France, severine.samson@univ-lille3.fr)
12 month position, neuropsychology (epilepsy patients) and neuroimaging (fMRI) at the University of Lille in collaboration with La Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris.

The selected candidate will be part of an ongoing, multi-disciplinary project assessing the benefits of music on memory funded by the French National Agency of Research. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience or related fields with skills in experimental design and neuroimaging methods (fMRI, EEG). Applicants with interests in music, speech, memory or emotion are encouraged to apply. Prior experience working with human participants is highly desirable but not required.

Project Description: Objective of the post doctoral research The fellow will investigate the benefits of music on memory and learning abilities and the possible transfer of skills to nonmusical domains in various clinical populations (epilepsy and Alzheimer patients). Neuroimaging and neuropsychological studies of auditory memory and emotion will be conducted using music in healthy and brain-damaged participants. This work might also require extensive analysis of data from memory experiments. The project is highly interdisciplinary and will involve frequent interactions with clinical collaborators (Epilepsy Unit) and other neuroimaging scientists (Centre for NeuroImaging Research (CENIR) - ICM) at La Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris.

Methods planned for the post doctoral research Behavioural and fMRI methods in patients with memory disorders (e.g., temporal lobe epilepsy) as compared to healthy participants.

Required Ph.D in Experimental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience or related fields. Knowledge of research design, statistical skills, programming skills (e.g., MATLAB). Prior experience of fMRI and/or EEG techniques. Interest in music and/or memory. French speaking is highly desirable but not required.

Salary Around 2000 euros net per month (duration of the contract: 1 year renewable on a yearly basis based on satisfactory performance and continued funding)

Contact To apply for this position please send a cover letter including a research statement and your scientific interests, CV, reprints of recent publications, and names of two referees to Professor Séverine Samson : severine.samson@univ-lille3.fr

Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany - 1 research postdoc position (cognitive neuroscience)

Postdoc/PhD positions available in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Bielefeld University, Germany. The Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Bielefeld University, Germany is inviting applications for a research position (postdoc/phd) on multisensory perception and haptic interaction.

The position will be embedded in a highly interdisciplinary, international research group lead by Prof. Marc Ernst, who is just starting to set up a new group in Bielefeld. The focus of the department is on multisensory perception, perception and action, perceptual learning and human-computer interaction. For their experimental work the group is predominantly relying on behavioral methods from psychophysics and experimental psychology. For this there are many state-of-the-art virtual reality setups available, including different projection systems for visual stimulation, force feedback devices and tactile displays for work on the human haptic system, a noise attenuation camber with an audio setup for work on the auditory system and two treadmill setups including tacking for studies on human locomotion. For the modeling of human behavior the group relies heavily on the Bayesian Framework for the development of ideal observer models.

The successful candidate should fit in with these interests and should have a background in psychology, biology, computer science, engineering or some neuroscience related field. Programming experience will be advantageous. The position is initially available for 2 years with possible extension. Salary is according to German Public Service regulations. The position is available immediately.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The application should include a cover letter stating the candidates research interests, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees. Electronic submission is preferred. Contact: Prof. Marc Ernst Department Cognitive Neuroscience Bielefeld University Universitätsstrasse 25 -- W3--240 33615 Bielefeld sekr.: +49-521-106 6861 phone: +49-521-106 5700 fax: +49-521-106 5701 marc.ernst@uni-bielefeld.de

Monday, July 18, 2011

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA - 1 or 2 postdoctoral positions (health psychology, pediatrics)

One or possibly two pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellowships have become available at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital beginning in fall 2011. Participation in a variety of leadership opportunities are available, including in our diabetes consultation program, inpatient rehabilitation program, our Weigh Smart obesity program and our outpatient psychotherapy and testing clinics. The postdoctoral fellow in these positions will be expected to provide direct service to children, adolescents and their families, participate in program development in these areas, and participate in supervision with psychology trainees from area graduate programs. Collaboration with our multidisciplinary treatment teams is an essential component of both of these fellowships. Although the positions are primarily clinical, there are opportunities to participate in research.

The position is one year in duration, with supervision provided by faculty. Benefits include a competitive postdoctoral salary, health/dental/vision/life insurance, free parking, separate funds for conferences, and 4-5 weeks of sick/vacation time.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their doctoral degree, have completed training in child/pediatric psychology, and have an interest in a career working with children, adolescents and families.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references by email, fax or mail to
Dr. Kenneth Gelfand, Director of Outpatient Psychology,
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital,
1708 West Rogers Ave.,
Baltimore, MD 21209,
email: kgelfand@mwph.org,
Fax: 410-367-4197.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or gender.

Insight Psychological Centers, Chicago, IL, USA - 1 postdoctoral position (eating disorders)

Hello all,
Insight Psychological Centers is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in clinical or counseling psychology for the 2011-2012 year. Responsibilities include individual and group psychotherapy, case management, and participation in didactic case conferences and supervision. Post-doctoral clinicians are integral members of Insight’s multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, weight management and obesity, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Positions are available at the downtown Chicago location and will require some evening and/or weekend hours.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and vitae to
Dr. Ashley Solomon
asolomon@insightillinois.com.
Program Coordinator Insight Psychological Centers
(773) 321-2781

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, USA - 1 Postdoctoral position


I recently received approval for a new, part-time position (24 hours, 10 months - no benefits).  Though I'm looking for a "psychologist" I would consider a post-doc for this position.

If you know anyone who is looking and you think would be a good fit, please send them to our HR website to apply (http://www.apu.edu/humanresources/positions/studentlife/).

Thanks!
Bill
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Bill Fiala, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Students
Director, University Counseling Center
Azusa Pacific University
(626) 815-2109
http://www.apu.edu/counselingcenter/

Salud Family Health Centers, Frederick, CO, USA - 1 Postdoctoral position clinical psychology

Plan de Salud del Valle, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with nine clinics dedicated to providing primary health services to all the residents of a defined catchment area, covering parts of Weld, Boulder, Adams, Larimer, Morgan and Logan Counties, Colorado. The Salud system follows an integrated model of care that aims to ensure high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services to traditionally underserved populations, thus reducing barriers to care.

The fellowship is a one-year position in integrated primary care psychology. The fellow will function as an integral part of the behavioral health team, consisting of psychologists, social workers, counselors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate-level trainees. Primary job duties will 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 consistent with the fellow’s experience and specific interests. In addition, the fellow will conduct psychological assessments for adult patients as requested by the treating team. The fellow will provide supervision, under supervision of a licensed psychologist, to graduate practicum students. There will be various opportunities for teaching, research, and becoming involved in management and administration as they arise and are consistent with the fellow’s interest.

Requirements
- Completion of APA accredited or non-APA accredited internship
- Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology; Psy.D. in clinical psychology
- Strong commitment to working with underserved populations
- Ability to provide services with cultural competence and sensitivity
- Ability to deliver services in Spanish (preferred) Benefits
- Stipend = $37,000 plus $1000 for travel
- Health Insurance - Vacation (10)
- Sick days (12)
- Professional development time

Please submit inquiries and/or cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation via email to: Katrin Seifert, Psy.D. Associate Clinical Training Director Salud Family Health Centers P.O. Box 189, Frederick, CO kseifert@saludclinic.org

Community Health Center, Inc., CT, USA - 1 postdoctoral residency position

Now Accepting Applications for One-Year Postdoctoral Residency in Psychology

Health care is rapidly changing. To continue delivering high-quality care in a way that meets each patient's individual needs, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) has adopted a new model of team-based, integrated care in which behavioral health clinicians, primary care providers, dentists and pharmacists all work closely together sharing the same electronic health record, working under the same roof, and often seated together in the same pod.

Designated a Patient Centered Medical Home at the highest level (Level 3) by NCQA in April 2011, CHCI is committed to providing effective, efficient, and elegant behavioral health care in the primary care setting.

The new Postdoctoral Psychology Residency program provides comprehensive training in the provision of psychological care to uninsured and underserved populations under this patient-centered medical home model, with a focus on positive client outcomes and building healthy communities. We believe this is the future of psychology and are looking forward to training the next generation of behavioral health providers in our model. For more information and to apply, please visit http://chc1.com/Transformational/PPRP.html or send an email to postdoc@chc1.com David A. Guggenheim, Psy.D. On-Site Behavioral Health Director, Fairfield County Community Health Center, Inc. 141 Franklin Street Stamford, CT 06901 P: (203) 969 0802 x2225 F: (203) 357 0162 GuggenD@chc1.com

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY, USA - 1 fellowship in clinical neuropsychology

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Due to unanticipated funding, the Department of Psychiatry of Weill Cornell Medical College at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital’s campus in White Plains, NY is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for one one-year renewable postdoctoral residency in Clinical Neuropsychology. This residency is designed to provide advanced training in Clinical Neuropsychology in the spirit of the Houston Conference.

This position is based in the Outpatient Department that treats children, adolescents, adults and families presenting with a range of psychiatric disorders and, not infrequently, co-morbid neurological conditions. Neuropsychological referrals across the lifespan may come from inpatient and outpatient clinicians across all programs on campus; referrals of children and adolescents predominate. Many are direct referrals from the community.

The resident’s experience combines clinical, didactic, and research activities, with opportunity for teaching and supervision based upon one’s skill set. There is also provision for the resident to do initial psychiatric evaluations and provide individual, group or family interventions for children and adolescents. In one of nine postdoctoral Psychology tracks, the clinical neuropsychology resident participates in the diverse practice of psychology in a university medical center. Didactics may include neuropsychological assessment seminars, departmental and Psychology division grand rounds, specialized training in CBT, DBT, or Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), as well as seminars tailored for advanced training in child-adolescent and geriatric Psychiatry. Under the mentorship and supervision of licensed psychologists, the resident can tailor the program to meet his/her career goals. 

Applicants must have the doctoral degree in psychology or neuropsychology from an APA- accredited program. Training and experience in the assessment of children and adolescents is required; training and experience in the evaluation of adults is desired, but not essential. Also, applicants must have submitted the materials required to obtain the limited permit issued by the New York State Department of Education before their start date. Salary is competitive with full health benefits and vacation package included.

Application Deadline: Ongoing until position is filled.
Anticipated Start Date: August 31, 2011
Interested applicants should send a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and at least one sample report to:
James L. Rebeta, Ph.D.
 Interim Associate Director of Psychology
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, New York 10605-1596
jlr2001@med.cornell.edu