Friday, December 16, 2011

Stanford University Counseling and Psychological Services - 1 postdoctoral position (gender and sexual identities)

Stanford University Counseling and Psychological Services Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Specializing in Gender and Sexual Identities August 13, 2012 - August 9, 2013 Stipend $30,000

Stanford Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides Postdoctoral Fellows the opportunity to participate in a year-long specialized training experience on gender and sexual identities. Fellows who select this track will work together with Dr. Inge Hansen and a multidisciplinary team to: 1) Provide clinical services for the LGBTQ student community; 2) Increase clinicians’ awareness and understanding of the spectrum of sexual orientation, gender identity, and multivariate identities; 3) Create outreach programs and activities for the LGBTQ student community; 4) Foster dialogue within the larger Stanford community around issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and multivariate identities. Programs and activities that were offered during the 2010-2011 year of this track include: opening dialogue on campus regarding LGBTQ athletes; conducting and presenting a survey of LGBTQ students' experiences of health services at Stanford; taking steps to make Vaden Health Center a more welcoming physical environment for a diverse student population; offering a "Queer Crafts" art therapy event; participating in an LGBTQ field trip for predoctoral trainees; and organizing a presentation for staff on service delivery to transgender students.

Fellows in this track also attend a bimonthly Gender & Sexual Identities Consultation Group, help to plan the 10-week LGBTQ clinical rotation attended by the predoctoral trainees, and supervise students who provide HIV-testing and counseling services on campus. In addition to specialized training in gender and sexual identities, CAPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides Postdoctoral Fellows with opportunities for advanced training and supervision in crisis intervention, assessment, on-call coverage, brief counseling, long-term counseling, individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, consultation. Qualifications: A completed doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited graduate program and the completion of an APA accredited internship. Applicants must demonstrate strong interest and/or experience with college mental health, crisis intervention, brief therapy, consultation, and working with a diverse student population.

To apply for our Postdoctoral Fellowship, please send us the following materials by January 13, 2012: • A brief cover letter indicating your interests and goals for the fellowship. (Please specify crisis experience and work with diverse populations). • A completed Stanford CAPS Application for a Postdoctoral Fellowship http://vaden.stanford.edu/pdf/postdocfellowapp.pdf (email Dr. Mendoza- Newman for PDF copy if unable to open online). • A current vita detailing all practicum, internship work experience and clinical training • Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 from former clinical supervisors) For more information: Visit our website: http://vaden.stanford.edu/caps/postdoctoral.html Dr. Mendoza-Newman marymn@stanford.edu (general application questions) Dr. Inge Hansen ihansen@stanford.edu (questions regarding the Gender and Sexual Identities Track) Please submit completed applications by email to: postdocfellowship2012@stanford.edu