Training Model and Program Philosophy: The mission of the Hampton VAMC Postdoctoral Training Program in Women's Mental Health and Trauma is to train psychologists to provide quality mental health care and evidenced-based treatment to women Veterans. The primary goal of the program is for fellows to develop a full range of skills required for independent functioning as a psychologist within the area of women's mental health. Within this goal, we are committed to the scholar-practitioner model of training; fellows are expected to utilize current literature on empirically supported assessment and treatment in planning and delivering services. We also aim to prepare fellows for practice in priority areas of mental health care for women Veterans. We emphasize Evidenced Based/Empirically Supported approaches in treatment of Axis I disorders and provide training in these areas. Fellows also gain experience providing education to Hampton VAMC staff and trainees about the unique mental health needs of women. Clinical rotations provide fellows with an array of clinical experiences while maintaining emphasis on providing treatment to women Veterans. These experiences include rotations in the women's Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (combat and service related), and the Military Sexual Trauma treatment programs.
Training Site: The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia (Hampton VAMC) is located in Hampton, Virginia and is the fourth oldest medical center in the VA system. The Greater Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, the primary service area of the Medical Center, has a population of about 1.6 million and is the fourth largest metropolitan statistical area in the southeastern United States. A high concentration of Veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel and their families reside within the boundaries of this 15-county geographical designation and includes the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, York County, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, Virginia. The Center also serves Veterans residing on the Virginia Eastern Shore as well as in 10 North Carolina counties. Hampton VAMC is an acute care general medical, surgical, and psychiatric hospital with a total of 448 beds. The staff of nearly 1,400 employees comprises a complete medical team
, which is augmented by professional consultants, medical/psychiatric residents, and a corps of volunteer workers from civic, fraternal, and various service organizations. The Psychology Internship Program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 2002. The Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was new for the 2011-2012 training year. An application for APA accreditation will be submitted after the completion of the first class in 2012.
Stipend and Benefits
The Fellowship Program offers a full-time stipend of $42,239 per year. Thirteen days of vacation, up to 13 days of sick leave, authorized leave for conferences, health insurance and other benefits are offered.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must complete all requirements of an APA-Accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA-Accredited internship in clinical or counseling psychology prior to entering the program. Applications are accepted from applicants who are currently in the process of completing these requirements.
Application Procedures
All applicants for fellowship must submit the following:
- A letter of intent which specifies your future professional goals and details how the fellowship will contribute toward their achievement.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of reference from supervisors, faculty, or other professionals who are well acquainted with you and your qualifications.
- Official copies of graduate school transcripts.
- A recent psychological assessment report that includes the integration of at least 2 psychological tests and a clinical interview.
- A letter (fax or e-mail is acceptable) sent from your Internship Training Director that an APA-accredited internship will be completed by August 27, 2012.
- A letter (fax or e-mail is acceptable) sent from the APA-accredited graduate program Training Director that the Ph.D./Psy.D. has been awarded or that all degree requirements will be completed by August 27, 2012.
Please send all application materials in one packet.
All items should be sent to:
Sarah Ingle, Ph.D.
Director of Clinical Training, Postdoctoral Program (116A)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
100 Emancipation Dr.
Hampton, Virginia 23667
Sarah.ingle@va.gov
The Deadline for receipt of all materials is December 20, 2011. Early submission of materials is encouraged. Those individuals selected for an interview (in person or telephone, applicant’s choice) will be notified in mid-January, with the interviews taking place in late February. Selections will be announced on March 14, 2012, in accordance with the Uniform Notification Day.
