Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University, San Diego Campus, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Forensic and Clinical Psychology field.
This position begins in the of Summer 2012 and ends in the Summer of 2013 (start date is flexible).
Responsibilities Include:
• Working on forensic cases, especially involving child custody and family violence areas, and managing forensic consulting projects (including reviewing and summarizing records and conducting research)
• Contacting and working with attorneys to set up interviews and evaluations
• Acting as the Case Manager, including overseeing client and associate invoices, supervisors’ schedules, client appointments, etc.
• Assisting in the supervision and training of Forensic Interns who are doctorate students with Master’s degrees in clinical or forensic psychology
• Providing consultation within the community regarding issues of family violence victims and offenders, psychological trauma, and children exposed to violence
• Conduct forensic psychological evaluations to address a variety of referral questions
• Provide psychotherapy to selected clients
Other Responsibilities Could Include:
• Working with the IVAT Professional Training and Conferences Department to help plan and manage trainings designed for certification programs
• Grant writing
• Research and article writing
• Developing and conducting program evaluations of local and national agency programs
Under general supervision, the post-doctorate fellow will work under our Professional Services division. The fellow will receive at least 1-2 hours of training, 1.5 hours of group supervision, and 2 hours of individual supervision by a licensed psychologist per week. Additional consultation and other supervision with staff and associates occur on an as needed basis.
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctorate degree in forensic psychology, clinical psychology, or a related discipline. Also, candidates should possess 2-3 years of experience in these fields. Experience and/or training in forensic psychology and clinical psychology are very helpful, especially with child custody and other forensic evaluations. Strong candidates will show evidence of excellence in communication, networking, writing skills, supervisory skills, reasoning, problem-solving, and team-building. Research and clinical experience in violence, abuse, and trauma fields are also preferred. Although this fellowship will be one year, the possibilities of renewal or continued work at the Institute are possible.
Salary: The annual stipend is $30,000 for this tax exempt fellowship.
Candidates who possess an active clinical license are a plus and may receive further compensation.
IVAT is an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until February 15, 2012, or until the position is filled.
To apply, please include:
• A cover letter describing your fit with the position at IVAT
• A statement of research and professional interests, as well as training received
• A detailed CV
• Three letters of reference
• Graduate transcript
Please submit application materials to:
• Robert Geffner, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, President
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
10065 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 527-1860 x4050 Fax: (858) 527-1743
bgeffner@alliant.edu
