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
