Friday, January 27, 2012

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA - 1 postdoctoral research position (chronic pain)

A research team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently received an R01 to examine the development of chronic pain in African Americans experiencing motor vehicle collision. The study team is currently looking for a post-doc interested in developing an application to be funded via a 2 year NIH Diversity Supplement to assist with SEM analyses related to this grant. SEM analyses will be performed under the supervision of Kenneth Bollen, PhD, Henry Rudolph Immerwahr Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology.

Interested individuals should email April Soward, Research Program Manager, UNC Department of Anesthesiology, at asoward@aims.unc.edu. Eligible individuals for this NIH diversity supplement include individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national (USA) basis (see data at and the report Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering, 2007, p. 262), including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hawaiian Natives, and natives of the US Pacific Islands. Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

-- Kenneth A. Bollen H.R. Immerwahr Distinguished Professor Department of Sociology CB 3210 Hamilton Hall University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599–3210 919.962.7501 (office) 919.962.7568 (fax) E-mail: bollen@unc.edu

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA - 1 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa
Glenn Curtiss, PhD Director of Psychology Training
(116B) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 972-2000x7118
http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/tampa/
Applications due: February 15
Complete brochure [link]

Accreditation Status The Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa is not yet accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. An application for accreditation is in process, and a site visit is expected in 2012.

Application and Selection Procedures Eligibility: 1. United States citizen. 2. Obtained a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program. 3. Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship.

Application Procedure: 1. Letter of application outlining specific training goals and long term professional goals, and how these goals fit our particular training program. 2. Detailed vita or resume describing background, training and experience, a description of internship, and other scholarly activity and research. 3. A offical copy of all graduate transcripts. 4. Three letters of recommendation. At least one of these must be from an internship supervisor. 5. A letter (fax or E-mail is acceptable) sent from the internship Training Director that an APA-accredited internship will be completed before September 1. 6. 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 before September 1.

Application deadline is February 15. Earlier submissions are encouraged. The application materials will be reviewed by the Training Director and Assistant Training Director for completion. A selection committee composed of postdoctoral rotation supervisors will review and rank order all completed applications. At that point, the top candidates will be offered interviews (either in person or by telephone, applicant’s choice). Those applicants attending the Rehabilitation Psychology Conference who wish to arrange an interview during that meeting may do so by contacting the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Psychology Training at the below email address prior to the meeting. We expect to extend offers in mid-March. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland,OH, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Residency in Rehabilitation Psychology

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is accepting applications for our Postdoctoral Residency in Rehabilitation Psychology. Please see the attached documents for information about the position and application instructions.

Feel free to contact myself backchannel or Thomas Dixon (Thomas.Dixon@va.gov) with any additional questions. Students, don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of this great training program! Hope to see you all in Fort Worth next month! Angela Angela Kuemmel, Ph.D. Rehabilitation Psychologist Louis Stokes VA 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland,OH 44114 216-791-3800 ext. 4095

Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, New York, USA - 1 Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Child/Pediatric Psychology

Westchester Institute for Human Development, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and Related Disorders located in Valhalla, New York (30 min north of New York City) is currently seeking applicants for its Pre-Doctoral Internships and; Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Child/Pediatric Psychology with Underserved Populations (Developmental Disabilities and Child Welfare)
Unique opportunity for training in:
  • assessment /intervention with children in foster care and their families
  • early childhood disabilities, autism, and behavioral interventions
  • school and community consultation
  • grant-funded specialty programs
  • 9-mo federally funded Leadership

Training in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities featuring:
  • developmental disabilities training from a multi-disciplinary perspective (clinical, family-centered care, cultural competence, public health, policy and advocacy, and evidence-based)
  • participation in team projects and research groups
  • attendance at local/national conferences
  • opportunities to develop presentation, grant-writing, & legislative advocacy skills
For further information and to complete an application: Please see: www.wihd.org (click on professional education and training) For questions: Contact P. Towle, Ph.D at ptowle@wihd.org or 914-493-8212

Group Private Practice, Chicago, IL, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology

Group Private Practice: Sue H. Bae, Ph.D., P.C. and Associates

Position Description: Downtown Chicago Group Private Practice offers a half-time postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology.

This is a supervised, 12-month position that has the potential to become a full time position. Starting date of the position is March 1, 2012; however, it may be negotiable depending on the circumstances. Competitive salary is offered which will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Postdoc will provide individual, couple, and group psychotherapy working with both children and adults. Training opportunities include outreach and consultation and evidence based treatment training on anxiety related disorders including OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Trichotillomania, PTSD, Phobias, Separation Anxiety, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Postdoc will also have the opportunity to receive training in play therapy and techniques of Theraplay® by a registered play therapist. Additionally, training in psychological testing and assessment and early childhood/attachment will also be available. Postdoctoral fellow will receive weekly individual supervision by experienced licensed clinical psychologists.

For additional information on our practice, please visit our website: http://drsuehbae.vpweb.com/ Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited university and an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship. Applicants must be eligible to sit for licensure by the end of postdoctoral training.

Desired Qualifications: A successful candidate must demonstrate strong interest in and experience with diverse clients, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, and have some experience with cognitive behavioral therapy.  He or she must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong planning and organizational skills. Required Application Materials: 1. Cover letter 2. CV 3. Names of three references 4. Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) Application Deadline: February 15, 2012. Applications can be sent by mail or electronically. Send Applications To: Sue H. Bae, Ph.D., P.C. 405 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 4507 Chicago, IL 60611 suehyunbae@gmail.com Web Address: http://drsuehbae.vpweb.com/ Additional Questions: For questions about the postdoctoral fellowship selection process, contact Sue H. Bae, Ph.D. at 773-203-3727 or suehyunbae@gmail.com.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst, North Amherst, MA, USA - 2 Full time 12-month postdoctoral fellowship

Center for Counseling and Psychological Health invites applications for 2 full time, 12 month Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2012-2013. The Fellowship begins on August 26, 2012, and ends August 25, 2013. Each position has a salary of $28,000 with benefits of health insurance, vacation and sick leave. Office is equipped with a computer, voicemail, e-mail and internet access. Deadline for application is January 30, 2012.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Fellows will receive supervised training in counseling/psychotherapy, comprehensive training and supervision in the assessment of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and mental health crisis intervention. Our training program will be of interest to individuals with a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical psychology and are seeking postdoctoral supervised clinical experience. Fellows receive three hours of individual supervision weekly. Fellows do intake assessment, carry a case load of brief therapy clients, present at case conferences, and conduct psychological assessments for Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and participate in the crisis on-call rotation. Fellows receive clinical supervision from a licensed psychologist, as well as, intense supervision of assessment practices and assessment reports writing. A major portion of training is in assessment.

QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited graduate institution and must have completed a pre-doctoral psychology internship. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population; demonstrated competence in psychological assessment; knowledge of developmental issues of college students; and ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff are required. Candidates will be required to submit verification of completion of their doctorate prior to the start date. On call shifts require evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and two letters of reference from former clinical supervisors. Send materials to: Karen DeSalvio, Human Resources Manager Attn: R42810 University Health Services University of Massachusetts 150 Infirmary Way Amherst, MA 01003 (Phone-413-577-5060) The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply Harry Rockland-Miller, Ph.D. Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Health Associate Director, University Health Services University of Massachusetts-Amherst 127 Hills North Amherst, MA 01003 413 545-2337 413 545-9602 fax http://www.umass.edu/uhs/counseling/ www.facebook.com/UMassCCPH

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA - 1 postdoctoral position in rehabilitation psychology

The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University is accepting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Fellowship will emphasize clinical training for inpatient brain trauma, stroke, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation while providing the opportunity to customize the experience based on clinical or research interests. In addition, the fellow will have the unique opportunity to pursue clinical experiences in emerging domains of rehabilitation psychology, including neurorehabilitation and neuromodulation. Training will emphasize prerequisites for Board Certification as a Rehabilitation Psychologist. Fellows will be assisted with preparation for licensure in psychology. The fellowship start date is September 1, 2012 but an earlier or later start date is negotiable.

SETTING: Dodd Hall is a nationally acclaimed rehabilitation program in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State consistently ranks among the nation’s best rehabilitation programs in the U.S. News & World Report, and is CARF accredited for general rehabilitation, brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation. The OSU Medical Center is a dynamic and growing academic medical center with signature programs in neuroscience, imaging, heart, cancer, transplant and critical care.

FACULTY: The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology is one of the largest in the country and includes nine licensed psychologists, five of whom have ABPP certification in rehabilitation psychology. John D. Corrigan, PhD, ABPP, is the Division Director.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES: Protected research time is available for fellows to develop specialized clinical-research skills in an area of interest. OSU is currently conducting cutting-edge, clinically relevant behavioral and brain research in a number of areas. These include clinical and neurological effects of deep brain stimulation, transcutaneous magnetic stimulation, telerehabilitation, rehabilitation-induced neuroplasticity and treatment of substance misuse. The department offers a number of unique programmatic settings for research, including the Ohio Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, the Center for Neuromodulation, and the OSU Medical Center Stroke Center of Excellence. Research typically takes place within multidisciplinary teams utilizing a highly collaborative approach. Projects are currently funded through grants from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research in the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed and successfully defended their doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program and have completed an APA or APIC accredited internship by their start date.

SALARY and BENEFITS: The position has an annual first-year salary of $38,500 and includes health benefits, fifteen days of vacation/personal leave, paid holidays, and paid leave/travel support to attend one national rehabilitation conference per year.

APPLICATIONS: Interested applicants should send a letter of interest; current curriculum vita; and three letters of reference to: Wanda McEntyre, PhD, ABPP; Training Director; Division of Rehabilitation Psychology; The Ohio State University; 480 Medical Center Drive; Columbus, Ohio 43210; ; (614) 293-3830. Applicants who have not yet completed dissertation requirements must submit a letter from their primary advisor indicating that all requirements will be met prior to the fellowship start date.

OSU MEDICAL CENTER: The Ohio State University Medical Center is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country. The center includes a top-30 College of Medicine six hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care practices, more than a dozen research centers and institutes and 20 core laboratories. Seven medical programs are designated among the nation’s 25 best programs by U.S. News & World Report. Four programs, including rehabilitation, are ranked in the top 20.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY: OSU is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States. Ohio State's 1,764 acres of main campus is approximately 2.5 miles north of the city's downtown. U.S. News & World Report rated Ohio State as 18th best public university, 55th overall university, and 14th "Up and Coming" college for undergraduates. In 2011, QS World University Rankings ranked Ohio State 111th in the world, and awarded the university the maximum five stars for excellence.

LIFE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO: Columbus is the capital and most populous city in the state of Ohio. It is located at the scenic confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Columbus is a diverse and cosmopolitan city with a professional hockey team, quaint neighborhoods and a large convention center. The city is easily accessible from other major metropolitan areas and has a broad economy based on government, insurance, banking, defense, research, education, retail and technology. Columbus is home to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, rated #1 by USA Travel Guide. In addition, Columbus is home to Battelle Memorial Institute, the world’s largest private research and development foundation. Columbus is known as a family friendly city and was ranked a top ten city by Relocate America in 2010.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Counseling Center, Leeward Islands (220 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico) - 1 postdoctoral fellowship

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Counseling Center Postdoctoral Fellowship in St. Kitts, West Indies is pleased to announce two 12-month, full-time postdoctoral fellowships beginning August 27, 2012. Each postdoctoral fellow will have the unique opportunity to work and live in a truly multicultural environment, while providing a full-range of services typical of a university setting.

Postdoctoral fellows will provide: • brief and longer-term individual psychotherapy to a diverse range of primarily U.S.-born students as they pursue their degrees in veterinary medicine; • psycho-educational and process-oriented group counseling; • program development and outreach programming; • consultation and training regarding student mental health concerns to an international faculty and primarily Kittitian staff; • crisis intervention and on-call services. Depending on individual interests, opportunities may also exist for candidates to engage in community outreach and research activities that will expand multicultural knowledge and sensitivity, or engage in a variety of administrative functions. Postdoctoral fellows will receive training and supervision designed to prepare them for a broad range of roles within a university counseling center, in addition to meeting all requirements for licensure in most states (1,750 hours).

An extension of the fellowship may be considered in order to accommodate licensing requirements in other locations. Postdoctoral fellows will receive four hours of individual and group supervision per week with a U.S. licensed doctoral-level psychologist. Applicants for the postdoctoral positions must be from an APA-accredited clinical psychology or counseling psychology doctoral program and have completed all degree requirements prior to commencement of fellowship. Selections for these positions are made without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The stipend for the postdoctoral fellowship year is U.S. $30, 000. U.S. citizens may qualify for the foreign earned income tax exclusion. Each fellow will be provided with the option of a fully furnished rent-free apartment on the RUSVM campus for the duration of the 12-month residency. Up to U.S. $4,000 in relocation costs to/from St. Kitts will be paid by RUSVM. Fellows will receive the same health and dental insurance benefits as regular, full-time faculty. Fellows will have access to all university facilities including library and fitness center. Fellows will receive 30 days of paid time-off per year (including vacation, sick days, and holidays).

Applicants should apply online at www.rossu.edu/careers and search “St. Kitts and “Postdoctoral Fellow”. Please forward a letter of interest, Curriculum Vita, and contact information for four professional references (at least one being from a current supervisor). An official graduate transcript(s) or letter from the director of graduate program verifying completion of all degree requirements will be required on the first day of the fellowship.

Application materials should be received by March 15, 2012. A background check will be completed prior to the interview process, and interviews will be conducted via telephone and Skype. For additional information about the postdoctoral fellowship contact Janet Camp, Psy.D., Counseling Center Director at jcamp@rossvet.edu.kn. RUSVM offers the doctor of veterinary medicine degree program. Founded in 1982, RUSVM is accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board (www.gov.kn), and the veterinary medical program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is affiliated with 22 AVMA-accredited U.S. veterinary schools where students complete their clinical year. RUSVM’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the only facility outside the U.S. and Canada accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

St. Kitts is located in the Leeward Islands at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, approximately 220 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Together with her sister island, Nevis, they constitute the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis, an English-speaking member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The name St. Kitts is short for St. Christopher, the name reputedly given by Christopher Columbus when he first passed through the Caribbean in the 1490s. A volcanic island, St. Kitts is lined by stunning windswept beaches: the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean to the west. Cooled by trade winds, St. Kitts enjoys an average temperature of just under 80ºF. Due to its abundant forests, fresh water, and fertile, easily worked soil, St. Kitts attracted European settlers and, in 1623, became Britain’s first colony in the West Indies. The culture of St. Kitts combines elements from Africa, Europe and native America. St. Kitts and its sister island, Nevis, gained independence from Britain in 1983, however, British influence is still strongly evidenced in many local customs, including driving on the left and enthusiasm for cricket. The 50-acre RUSVM campus overlooking the Caribbean is a student-focused environment with all the teaching, learning, and laboratory facilities needed for efficient learning. One of the most exciting parts of life at RUSVM is the campus community; currently there are approximately 850 enrolled students and 100 faculty. Students, faculty and staff are drawn from an amazingly diverse group of people. The variety of cultures, personalities, languages and lifestyles that one encounters both on campus and in the St. Kitts community make life at RUSVM and on the island both uniquely rewarding and challenging. Additional information about Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine can be found at: http://www.rossu.edu/veterinary-school/

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship (autism)

The Division of Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina announces a two-year full-time postdoctoral fellowship in psychology to start in the 2012-2013 academic year. The fellowship is part of the SC LEND (South Carolina Leadership Education in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program.

The fellow will be responsible for completing diagnostic evaluations for two autism research studies (one clinical trial, and one epidemiological study). Opportunities for research development in autism are extensive. The fellow will be also gain experience in more general clinical evaluations with children ranging in age from 15 months to 18 years (including neuropsychological evaluations for appropriately prepared candidates). The fellow will also complete the SC LEND fellowship program, which includes didactic course work, a leadership project, and other leadership training experience in autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Annual stipend is $38,496 plus benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral candidate in psychology, including successful completion of an APA-approved internship. Applicants must have previous pediatric assessment experience; previous experience in autism and neuropsychology desirable. Start date: August 1, 2012 (flexible). Applications will be reviewed beginning January 31. To obtain further information regarding the position, interested applicants may contact Laura Carpenter, Ph.D. (carpentl@musc.edu) at (843) 876-1516. Those interested in the positions should submit a cover letter, CV and three letters of reference to: Laura Carpenter, Ph.D. 135 Rutledge Ave. PO Box 250567 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC 29435

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH), Memphis, TN, USA - 1 pediatric neuropsychology fellowship

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH), Department of Psychology, seeks applicants for a 2-year, full-time combined clinical and research pediatric neuropsychology fellowship. Experiences are designed to meet INS-Division 40, Houston Conference and ABPP preparation guidelines. Percentage time devoted to clinical and research activities is negotiable; participation in research is a central component of training.

Neuropsychological assessment, consultation and intervention in pediatric oncology, sickle cell disease and HIV/AIDS constitute the clinical experience. These clinical populations present with a wide-range of cognitive difficulties (related to primary diagnosis and/or treatment) including problems in the areas of attention, executive functioning, memory, visuospatial reasoning, sensory/motor functioning and psychosocial adjustment that afford fellows with broad-based training. Minor placements are available at neighboring hospitals for individuals interested in typical learning disability/ADHD, adult or forensic assessments. To foster a developmental lifespan perspective, training in adult and geriatric neuropsychology is integrated into the didactic curriculum. Research focus is on the cognitive sequelae of childhood cancer (birth through young adulthood). Current research opportunities exist in the areas of neurocognition, neuroimaging, genetic risk/resiliency and pharmacological or cognitive interventions.

St. Jude is an internationally recognized leader in research for children with catastrophic illness, including cancer, sickle cell disease/stroke, HIV/AIDS and genetic disorders. For the sixth consecutive year, St. Jude was named as one of the top institutions (second among U.S. institutions) in the Best Places to Work in Academia. Collaborations with neuro-oncology, hematology, diagnostic imaging, infectious disease, pain service, bone marrow transplant, school program, rehabilitation, speech, social work, child life and chaplain services are strong. Didactic opportunities include seminars in neuropsychology, neuroanatomy, medical psychology and clinical psychology; rounds in psychology, hematology, oncology and neuroradiology; multidisciplinary seminars; staff meetings; conferences; supervision and observation of biomedical and neuroimaging procedures.

The Department of Psychology includes: 8 faculty psychologists (2 neuropsychologists), 5 staff psychologists (1 neuropsychologist), 4-6 pediatric psychology fellows, 1-2 neuropsychology fellows, 10 clinical research associates and 3 psychological examiners. Research initiatives in the Department include: neurocognitive effects and cognitive remediation of childhood cancer and sickle cell disease; psychosocial and complementary interventions for distress reduction, coping and adaptive style, and health promotion in children with cancer, sickle cell disease and HIV/AIDs. The focus of research in the Department is on discovering mechanisms of brain damage and cognitive rehabilitation with the goal of better defining the neurobiological, cognitive and social consequences of childhood brain damage as well as evaluating the efficacy of pharmacological and behavioral interventions designed to improve patients' quality of life. Details of research at SJCRH are available online at: www.stjude.org/sci-rpt.

Benefits are attractive, including 3 weeks vacation, 7 holidays, a generous professional development account, relocation assistance, paid leave to attend conferences and medical, dental and vision coverage. The stipend is highly competitive and consistent with NIH fellowship guidelines. Start date is anticipated for September 2012. Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program and internship is preferable. Candidates must have defended their dissertation prior to commencement of the fellowship. Please send a statement of interest, CV, 2 sample neuropsychological reports, 3 letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts to Heather Conklin, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, MS #740, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2794. Email inquiries to heather.conklin@stjude.org.

All application materials should be received by January 31, 2012 to allow for scheduling of interviews at the meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society in Montreal, Canada, February 14-18, 2012. We will participate in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. Details can be obtained at http://www.appcn.org. St.Jude Children's Research Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Heather M. Conklin, Ph.D. Pediatric Neuropsychologist Associate Member, Department of Psychology St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Heather M. Conklin, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Associate Member, Department of Psychology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

262 Danny Thomas Place, Mail Stop 740
Memphis, TN  38105-2794
Phone: 901-595-3585
FAX:    901-595-4701
heather.conklin@stjude.org

Fullerton Neuropsychological Services, Fullerton, CA, USA - 2 postdoctoral positions (Rehab psych. & neuropsychology)

Fullerton Neuropsychological Services is offering two paid postdoctoral positions starting in September 2012. These one-year positions offer training in Rehabilitation Psychology, Behavioral Health &Wellness, and Neuropsychology. Post docs will be provided the opportunity to work in an inpatient/outpatient hospital setting and private practice. Comprehensive hospital based services offer acute inpatient, outpatient and community re-entry programs for brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and general medical populations.

Duties include, but are not limited to, neuropsychological and psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation as part of a multidisciplinary team. Postdoctoral fellows may also be involved in limited research projects, program development and education.

Qualifications: Applicants must have attended an APA accredited psychology program and have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, with completion of both predoctoral internship and dissertation by commencement of start date. Applicants must also have completed course work in neuropsychological assessment or clinical training in neuropsychology. Prospective applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and sample neuropsychological assessment report to the address below. Please be advised that the application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Please email all information to mslaven@fullertonneuro.com or mail all information requested in a single packet to: Fullerton Neuropsychological Services Attn: Director of Training 1400 North Harbor Blvd, Suite 540 Fullerton, CA 92835 For questions regarding the positions, please contact Director of Training, Margaret Slaven, Psy.D. at mslaven@fullertonneuro.com or 714-681-9070.

The American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship program

The American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship program seeks to encourage interest and involvement in psychoanalysis among early-career psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and academics. Fellowship winners will be awarded travel, lodging and registration fees for the January 2013 and June 2013 APsaA meetings, subscriptions to TAP and other journals, access to a mentor, invitations to participate in scientific programs and support from local institutes. Competitive applicants will have curiosity about how the mind works and interest in how psychoanalytic ideas are pertinent to their work.

The deadline for application submission is February 6, 2012. Psychology Applicants must at the time of the Fellowship hold at minimum a half-time position with an academic department or clinical training program, and have training, leadership, or research responsibilities; Applicants, if predoctorate, must have completed required coursework and be in or beyond the predoctoral internship; or, if postdoctorate, have received the doctoral degree within the past five years. All applicants will be eligible for a mentorship and free registration at the two annual meetings of APsaA.

Further information is available at [this link]:
The application can be downloaded [here]:

Please pass along to interns and postdocs you think might be interested! Thank you for your interest, The Fellowship Committee of the American Psychoanalytic Association

Shriners Hospitals for Children®, Chicago, IL,USA - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology

Shriners Hospitals for Children®, Chicago in association with Marquette University seeks candidates for two- to three-year research fellowships to begin July 1-September 1, 2012. The postdoctoral program is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

The deadline for applications is February 6, 2012. Fellows will have the opportunity to work on ongoing research projects as well as to work on projects of their own design. Our group was recently awarded a Research Center Grant on Technologies for Children with Orthopaedic Disabilities (NIDRR RERC). We are especially interested in recruiting an individual with interests in pediatric spinal cord dysfunctions and orthopedic disabilities. Other areas of research include: transition in the lifespan, motion analyses, and pediatric pain rehabilitation. Depending on area of expertise, fellows may engage in integrative research bridging two or more disciplines (e.g., psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, biomedical engineering).

The program offers directed mentorship, research training, and formal didactic components. It includes a cross-disciplinary course structure for all fellows. Trainees attend courses, symposia and seminars in areas, which include Evidence Based Research, Scientific Writing and Grantsmanship, Biostatistics and Outcomes Assessment, and Motion and Mobility Analysis. Clinical hours towards licensure are available. Candidates must have obtained their doctoral degree from an APA-approved program and completed an APA-accredited internship with a focus on pediatric or rehabilitation psychology by the start date. Annual salary and fringe benefits are competitive. The program also includes support for conference travel, career planning, and job search assistance.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug- and smoke-free workplace. Interested candidates should send a statement of interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation via email: kzebracki@shrinenet.org

Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology
Shriners Hospitals for Children®
2211 N. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60707

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitals.org.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship in Psychodynamic Clinical Psychology

The Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies Postgraduate Programs in Psychoanalysis Adelphi University Description: Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship in Psychodynamic Clinical Psychology at the Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University This is a half-time, two year position for postdoctoral psychologists which will provide the experience required for licensure in New York Sate for licensure in Psychology.

The position will include: Opportunity to teach two classes per semester in the Undergraduate or Masters level psychology departments, clinical experience seeing patients and receiving clinical supervision, advanced training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We are seeking postdoctoral psychologists with experience and interest in psychodynamic clinical psychology who are working towards licensure in New York State.

To apply: Submit resume, three letters of recommendation and doctoral level transcripts along with letter of interest, to: Jherskovits@adelphi.edu

Employer: The Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level programs in psychoanalytically oriented clinical psychology. The Postgraduate Programs in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy offers certificate programs in psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, child, adolescent and family therapy, couple therapy, and group therapy. The programs contain the Postgraduate Psychotherapy Center which is the clinical arm of the training programs and provides a full array of clinical services to the Long Island and New York City communities.

Duke University, Durham, North Carolinam, USA - 2 postdoctoral positions

Two positions are available for junior faculty or post doctoral fellows to participate in clinical and research activities in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Behavioral Medicine. Current research includes dietary, exercise and weight management interventions in hypertension, coping skills training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure, exercise and depression in cardiac patients, neurocognitive outcomes and quality of life after cardiac surgery, exercise adherence, diet and exercise interventions in patients with mild cognitive impairment, and biobehavioral mechanisms of heart failure and hypertension.

Candidates should have behavioral medicine research experience and a strong interest in psychosocial interventions. Clinical activities include delivery of manual-based coping skills training to patients and caregivers with COPD and HF and provision of clinical services to patients awaiting solid organ transplantation. Please send curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references, statement of research interests and objectives, and several relevant reprints to: James A. Blumenthal, Ph.D., Box 3119, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710. telephone: (919) 684-3828, facsimile: (919) 684-8629, email Consideration of applications will begin February 1, 2012. DUMC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer. James A. Blumenthal, Ph.D., ABPP Professor of Medical Psychology Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Duke University Medical Center Durham, North Carolina 27710 tele: (919) 684-3828 fax: (919) 684-8629 email: james.blumenthal@duke.edu

The University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA - 1Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

The University of Virginia Health Sciences Center - Department of Neurology Postdoctoral Fellowship provides training in clinical neuropsychology. Experiences include neuropsychological assessment of geriatric and adult populations with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementing illnesses, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular accidents. The fellow can also obtain experience and supervision in psychotherapy with patient populations.

The postdoctoral fellow will serve as part of the multidisciplinary assessment team for the department’s Memory and Aging Care Clinic (MACC), James Q. Miller MS Clinic, Neuro-Oncology Clinic and Movement Disorders Clinic. Didactic training is individualized and can include participation in conferences in neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatric medicine and neurosurgery as well as a neuropsychology journal club and courses in the medical school and neuroscience graduate programs. Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient clinical assessment and involvement in outreach activities through the Department of Neurology. Carol Manning, PhD, ABPP is the director of Behavioral Neuropsychology Lab and Kathleen Fuchs, PhD, ABPP is the director of the postdoctoral fellowship program. Both provide supervision as well as mentoring for archival or prospective research studies.

We will be participating in the APPCN match program and we will be available to interview candidates at INS. Telephone interviews are also available. Please send a letter of introduction/professional goals, cv, and three letter of recommendation, and a sample report (via fax, email, or regular post) to Dr. Fuchs by January 20th. For more information, contact: Kathleen Fuchs, PhD, ABPP-CN Department of Neurology University of Virginia Health Sciences Center (434) 982-4165 (434) 982-1996 (fax) klf2n@virginia.edu

Little Company of Mary Hospital, LA. CA, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology

Little Company of Mary Hospital at San Pedro is offering a post- doctoral fellowship training experience in Rehabilitation Psychology to begin September 2012 and end August 31, 2013. Postdoctoral position is based on the physical rehabilitation unit at this community based, CARF accredited hospital located at the port of Los Angeles. This is a twenty bed inpatient unit, with follow up outpatient care. Typical duties will include neurobehavioral assessment, brief individual psychotherapy, coordination of community stroke support group, as well as in house cognitive education groups, consultation with Rehabilitation staff, formal personality and neuropsychological assessments. Ability to liaison with hospital based psychiatric, medical, and chemical dependency inpatient units is also available. Supervision of graduate students in Psychology is also part of the responsibilities.  Research opportunities exist for motivated Fellows.

Post doctoral fellows will be exposed to a wide range of experiences under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Didactic seminars in rehabilitation have been provided at outside medical centers, as well as weekly in house meetings. Hours will be accumulated as a licensed psychological assistant in the State of California. About 80 % of Fellows time will be spent in direct care. Minimum requirements include: (1) Completion of internship in Psychology which meets APPIC standards, (2) Doctoral program in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology or closely related field. Position stipend is approximately $30,000 per year, including medical insurance. Fellows will be official employees of Little Company of Mary Hospital system and will not be able to charge for services provided in hospital. LCMSP is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply by sending resume, three letters of recommendation, copies of internship evaluations and statement of interest to address below. An interview with Psychology and Medical staff will be required as part of this process. No travel reimbursement is provided. Please call and/or send information to: Daniel Sherman, Ph.D. Little Co. of Mary, San Pedro Hospital Rehabcentre – 3C 1300 West Seventh Street San Pedro, California 90254 PH: (310) 514-5370 FAX: (310) 514-5374

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship (sports concussions)

For those of you who are interested, application materials needed to be submitted by January 23, 2012.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Concussion Program is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship position. This is a 2 year position under the clinical direction of Michael W. Collins, Ph.D. The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program is involved in concussion management at all levels of sports participation, including professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational.

The program is housed within Orthopaedic Surgery and is based within the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, one of the largest sports medicine facilities in the country. The program continues to expand since its introduction in 2000 and there are now 5 full-time attending Clinical Neuropsychologists, as well as many other medical healthcare practitioners, forming an interdisciplinary management and treatment approach for sports concussion. The volume of patient referrals is high and extensive programmatic research is occurring within our program. Duties will primarily consist of brief and extended neuropsychological evaluations of child and adult athletes with sports and recreation-related concussion. In addition, the clinic receives referrals for neuropsychological evaluations of patients with non-sport TBI, as well as other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Involvement in research is encouraged through provision of dedicated research time on a weekly basis.

The appointment is a 24-month, full time position, beginning in August or September, 2012. A doctoral degree in psychology, completion of an APA-accredited internship, and training in neuropsychological assessment are required. Review of the applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send their CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of goals and interests via email to collinsmw@upmc.edu or via postal mail to: Dr. Micky Collins, 3200 S. Water St.; Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Jonathan French, PsyD. UPMC Sports Medicine Neuropsychology Fellow 412-432-3870

Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA - 1 Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is recruiting one Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow beginning July 1, 2012. The position is oriented toward a generalist training model during the first year with an optional specialty in either child or adult neuropsychology during the second year.

The position is designed to meet Houston Guidelines along with Board Certification recommendations for post-doctoral training. The main focus of the post-doctoral fellowship involves outpatient neuropsychological evaluations of diverse populations. The referral base includes pediatricians, psychiatrists, geriatricians, neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychologists, and internists. The age range of referrals is from approximately four years old to centurions.

There is also the opportunity for inpatient evaluations of patients with various medical problems, including traumatic brain injury, stroke and dementia. The Fellows also have the opportunity to assist in the completion of Independent Medical Evaluations. The position involves tiered supervision of APA Clinical Interns, graduate students, and undergraduate students, as well as participation in regular didactic opportunities within neuropsychology and general psychiatry. Involvement in external or internal research projects is expected. The Fellow will also carry a small caseload of outpatient psychotherapy patients in their area of interest. Primary neuropsychology supervisors are Michael Franzen, Ph.D., Glen Getz, Ph.D and Hannah Schofield, Ph.D. There are a variety of possible therapy supervisors within general outpatient and the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents.

Additional information regarding faculty supervisors is available at http://www.wpahs.org/agh/psychiatry/staff5.htm

The annual salary is $35,000 plus benefits, professional funds and free parking. The Fellows receive vacation and sick days as well as professional days for conference attendance. Qualified applicants should have significant clinical experience and course work in neuropsychology. Applicants will have completed APA/CPA accredited Psychology Internship as well as successfully defended their dissertation by June 30, 2012. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a de-identified work sample to Glen Getz, PhD., at ggetz@wpahs.org or Dept of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital, 4 AC, Pittsburgh PA 15212. Recruitment for the position will occur until it is filled. Interviews will occur on site. - Hannah Schofield, Ph.D. Child Clinical Neuropsychologist Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA - 2 Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowships

Settings Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington Medical Center treat patients from the surrounding urban community as well as a 5-state region. Fellows work with a diverse array of patients from many cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds. The most common types of patients served include those with traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries, severe burn injuries, chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, physical traumas such as those occurring after motor vehicle accidents, and acute and chronic pain. In addition, one of the fellowships focuses on medically underserved outpatient populations (HIV/AIDS, minority children, burns, and acquired disabilities). Fellows provide psychological care as part of a multidisciplinary team in the following settings: Inpatient Rehabilitation Units, Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics, Rehabilitation Psychology Consultation and Liaison Service, Inpatient Burn Unit, Outpatient Burn Clinic, Outpatient Pediatric Clinic and an HIV/AIDS Outpatient Clinic. Candidates with a background in Rehabilitation/Health/Pain and/or Neuropsychology are encouraged to apply. This is the only fellowship program in the country accredited in Rehabilitation Psychology by the American Psychological Association.

Training Experiences: Fellows receive advanced training and experience in brief interventions and psychotherapy; consultation and liaison to various medical, surgical and intensive care units; focused clinical assessment as well as personality, cognitive and neuropsychological assessment; and effective communication and leadership in a multidisciplinary environment. The training program makes issues of cultural and individual diversity a priority. This is achieved through direct patient contact, co-therapy, supervision, and didactic training through fellowship seminars. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to attend regional and national meetings relevant to their specialty areas and are given time off work to attend a national meeting (if desired). Training activities include: 1. Rehabilitation Specific Seminars- Seminars are offered throughout the training year to fellows and interns on such topics as Motivational Interviewing, Pain Management, Hypnosis, ASA exam for spinal cord injury classification, sexuality & disability, TBIs, etc. 2. Internship Seminars & Professional Development—Fellows can attend weekly intern seminars for special or interested topics, as well as receive support on supervision, licensure & ABRP processes, and entering the job market. 3. Applied clinical work—Including assessment, brief interventions, consultation-liaison work, psychotherapy, and personality, cognitive, and neuropsychological assessment. 4. Individual supervision—A minimum of 2 hours per week for the entire year. 5. Group supervision—One hour per week for entire training year. 6. Journal club—Once per month. 7. Ethics Forums, Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Brain Cuttings, and other training opportunities through the School of Medicine. 8. Research Time—Fellows are provided with a minimum of one half-day a week to develop and pursue a research project and have opportunities to work with a research mentor. 9. Supervision of residents and classroom teaching are also part of the responsibilities. Program Goals & Objectives The goal of the Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship is to assist the development of advanced competencies in rehabilitation psychology settings. This training program provides didactic and clinic experiences in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 22 – Rehabilitation Psychology training guidelines sufficient for board certification and independent practice.

Application Procedures and Contact Information
Application deadline is March 1st, 2012. Earlier submissions are encouraged .

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the top candidates will be offered interviews (either in person or by telephone, applicant’s choice), until postions are filled. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Stipends are $38,496 or higher with university benefits and starting times vary between July and September. Jeff Sherman, Ph.D. Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship Program Director jeffreys@u.washington.edu

University Of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA - 1 Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology

The Pediatric Neuropsychology unit of the Division of Behavioral Neuroscience provides a diagnostic service for children with complex learning and behavioral disorders, both neurological and neurodevelopmental in etiology. Children are referred by schools, clinics, practitioners in the community, and medical staff at this hospital. This unit serves the community, state, five-state area, and for specific disease entities, the entire country. The clinical orientation of the faculty is developmental. Our approach to neuropsychology is to integrate knowledge from neuropsychological testing with data from neurological, imaging, neurophysiological, and laboratory studies to quantity functional deficits in the context of the central nervous system using a developmental framework.

Clinical Service: Neuropsychological diagnostic services are provided for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, learning disabilities, developmental aphasia, autism, and intellectual disability, and for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome and other movement disorders, head trauma, sequelae of infectious diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis, neurotoxic conditions, congenital disorders such as agenesis of the corpus callosum and hydrocephalus, degenerative, metabolic, and genetic disorders, CNS effects of cancer and its treatment, and migraine and tension headaches. Opportunities exist for fellows to participate in specialty clinics, including: craniofacial clinic, neonatal follow-up clinic, oncology long-term follow-up clinic, and selected others. Psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and conduct disturbances especially in children with possible attentional and learning difficulties, and somatoform disorders are also commonly seen. For a diagnostic evaluation, cases are scheduled for two half day visits in the Pediatric Neuropsychology clinic. A staffing is done between the two visits to discuss initial data and to plan for the second visit. Many of the cases are also seen by one of the faculty pediatric neurologists.

Our neuropsychology service is an integral member of our multidisciplinary autism center. Interested fellows can develop skills in assessing autism spectrum disorders through training in the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and participation in weekly case conferences with a developmental/behavioral pediatrician, neuropsychologist, and behavioral psychologist.

Goals of the Fellowship: Our mission is to train pediatric neuropsychologists both as practitioners and as scientists. Although the experience is clinically based, it is quite research and academically oriented. This is an expanding field with a rapidly growing knowledge base that is the direct result of advances in technology in imaging, measurement of behavior and cognition, neurophysiology, and genetics. However, the field of pediatric neuropsychology is especially difficult because children are dynamic developing organisms often with different disorders than adults, different effects of abnormal conditions, and with both an increased vulnerability and an increased capacity to recover from disease conditions. Training scientist-practitioners in this field is especially difficult for these reasons, but rewarding in the long term benefits accrued to children from the scientific information and clinical interventions provided. Clinical experience with a wide range of neurodevelopmental and neurologic disorders and establishment of a research direction for the Fellow can only be attained in an intensive two year program that will enable mastery of this large knowledge base.

Responsibilities of the Fellow: In our clinical setting, the Fellow in pediatric neuropsychology is expected to learn to integrate and organize information about the patient including medical and neurological data, neuropsychological assessment, educational information, and interview and history. The focus is not only on cognitive, but on behavioral and emotional aspects of the child's functioning. Both environmental and biological factors are considered in the evaluation of the child in this setting. Thus the Fellow is expected not only to learn the techniques of neuropsychological assessment, but also must be able to assess the emotional and social development of the child through interview and personality assessment techniques, both objective and projective. The Fellow is supervised on every case by a faculty neuropsychologist. The first visit which often consists of an intelligence test and a few other preliminary measures, is most often carried out by a psychometrist. However, the Fellow always carries out the detailed aspects of the evaluation at the second visit. The Fellow, together with the faculty, will, at the end of the second visit, interpret results to the parents, write chart notes, and prepare the report.


Requirements: Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-approved program, preferably in clinical or school psychology, and to have completed an APA-approved internship. It is expected that the applicant will have internship level training in child and neuropsychological assessment.  Beginning in academic year 2012-2013, the Fellow salary will be $38,000 for the first year and $40,000 for the second year.  Benefits include health insurance (a family plan is available for a fee), some life insurance, 20 working days of vacation per year, and a $500.00 a year conference stipend.  Fellowship contracts are on a yearly basis, with the expectation that Fellows will stay for two years. The time period is from September l to August 31. To apply, send a letter of professional goals, a current curriculum vitae, two neuropsychological report samples, and three letters of reference (preferably two clinical supervisors and one academic/research mentor). 

Application deadline is January 31, 2012.   

Application materials should be sent to:
Richard Ziegler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
Section Head for Pediatric Neuropsychology
MMC 486
420 Delaware St, S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship (Autism and Developmental Disabilities)

Description: The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) for Research on Human Development is accepting applications for a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellowship in the area of autism and related developmental disabilities. The mission of the VKC (http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/site/default.aspx) is to facilitate discoveries and best practices that make positive differences in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center provides an exceptional research and training environment, reflecting synergy across our NICHD-supported Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Center (IDDRC), MCHB-supported Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) grant, and programs within the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD).

The fellowship housed is within TRIAD--the hub for campus-wide interdisciplinary work in autism research, service, outreach, and training http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/triad/ . The fellow will make clinical contributions to innovative assessment, training, and support programs for children with autism and their families. This will include participation in various aspects of our vibrant autism research community. Much of this work will involve evaluating young children suspected of being on the autism spectrum through a variety of research projects and our hospital-based developmental clinic. Additional activities may include developing and delivering training modules and materials through our outreach program and providing evidence based treatment to young children with ASD. As an integral part of the training year, the VKC/TRIAD fellow will serve as a long-term trainee under our Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.

The fellow’s role as a long-term trainee requires participation in at least 300 hours of classes, seminars, and required activities during the academic year. This postdoctoral clinical fellowship is a one-year paid position with fringe benefits, commencing September 1st, 2011. A detailed description of university benefits is available at: http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/benefitspackage.htm Previous clinical training and experience in assessing children with autism spectrum disorders is required, as is completion of an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD clinical, school or related program and internship. Completion of dissertation defense and other graduation requirements prior to September start date is highly preferred as a provisional license in TN will be required. Supervision toward licensure will be provided.

Application Process:   Applications should include: a current curriculum vitae, a letter describing clinical and research interests and experience, one letter of reference, and the contact information for at least two additional references who may be contacted if needed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas. Contact Information: Send materials either by email to Dr. Cassandra Newsom at cassandra.r.newsom@vanderbilt.edu or by mail to VKC Fellowship Search Committee, c/o Lori Ryden, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, PMB 40, 230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN 37203. Informal questions and inquiries may also be directed to Dr. Newsom by email.

University of California (Davis), Sacramento, CA, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology

Our program provides advanced clinical training opportunities at three Sacramento County Divisions of Mental Health clinical programs affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry: an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital, an adult outpatient clinic, and a children's outpatient clinic. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce three openings for postdoctoral clinical fellows beginning September 4, 2012 and ending August 31, 2013.

Of the three openings, we will be interviewing for one adult and two child positions. Fellows will receive training in assessment, consultation, individual therapy, and group therapy, depending upon specific position. If qualified, fellows may be able to place major emphasis on either adult or child, with minor emphasis in another area. The stipend for all positions will be $40,000 plus competitive university benefits. The positions will be open until filled, with an application deadline of January 6, 2012. Early application is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. For more information and application requirements, please visit: www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/psychology  and http://appic.org/directory/program_cache/1072.html .

All applicants must have: 1. Attended an APA-accredited doctoral program 2. Completed an APA-accredited internship 3. Completed all requirements for their doctoral degree prior to September 1, 2011 To apply, send the following in one complete packet: 1. An application that can be obtained here 2. A cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying and your aims 3. Three letters of recommendation with the writer's signature over the back of a sealed envelope 4. A current curriculum vitae 5. A comprehensive psychological assessment report (with all client/patient identifiers removed) Please contact the Training Office at (916) 734-2614 if you have any questions. Interviews will be scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2012 and Thursday, February 9, 2012. Application materials should be sent to: Stacey Peerson, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UC Davis Health System 2230 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817-1419 E-mail: stacey.peerson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship in Neurorehabilitation Psychology and Psychosocial, Behavioral and Health Psychology

The postdoctoral fellowships offered through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Division provide opportunities for the fellows to receive specialized training in an area or areas of expertise of psychologists on faculty in the Division of Psychology. Such areas may include, but are not limited to, psycho-oncology, neurorehabilitation psychology, psychology of psychiatric patients, or general health psychology. The postdoctoral fellowships offered are one year, full time training experiences.

Application deadline: January 27, 2012

The postdoctoral fellowships are designed also to meet licensure requirements for postdoctoral supervision as specified in the statutes for licensure through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board in the State of Kansas. These requirements include 1800 hours of supervised experience by a Kansas Licensed Psychologist in a setting involving the provision of clinical psychological services which provides the fellow with contact with other disciplines, the opportunity to utilize a variety of theories, and the opportunity to work with a broad range of populations and techniques. At least 900 hours are spent providing clinical services, and individual supervision is provided at least one hour per 20 hours of clinical service provision. The detailed requirements for post doctoral training for Kansas licensure are set forth in the statutes governing the practice of psychology in Kansas, which may be found on the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board website http://www.ksbsrb.org/psychologists.htm#registration , particularly statue 102-1-5a. While requirements should generally meet criteria for licensure in other states, we will work with incumbents who have any special requirements.

Postdoctoral fellowships in the Division are specialized and vary in their specific focuses based upon the expertise of given faculty or others at KU Medical Center who are sponsoring the fellowship. Prerequistes for all post-doctoral fellows include a degree or completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in clinical or counseling psychology and completion of a one year full time (or two year part-time) internship in clinical or counseling psychology at the doctoral level. Currently the division is offering two fellowship opportunities: •NeuroRehabilitation •Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Health Psychology APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 27, 2012 SALARY: $40,000 START DATE: July 1 preferred, but somewhat flexible. •Application Materials Psychology Division Chair - Elizabeth C. Penick, PhD, ABPP, MAC Director of Training - Edward E. Hunter, III, PhD, ABPP Psychology Training Program Coordinator - Lesley Leive lleive@kumc.edu 913-588-6401

Roosevelt University Counseling Center, Chicago, IL, USA - 1 postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology

Position Description The Roosevelt University Counseling Center fellowship is for a psychology doctoral graduate who is seeking advanced training in university or college counseling center work. The position is full time (40 hours/week) for one calendar year. The start date is in early August. The clinical duties include: providing individual (both short-term and long-term), couples and group counseling; initial intake interviews; crisis intervention; case management; consultation and outreach with students, faculty, staff and parents; possible supervision of practicum students; and other duties as assigned. The Fellow will spend at least 60% of her or his time providing clinical services. In addition, the Fellow will provide other non-clinical services such as outreach programming and consultation to the Roosevelt University student, staff, and faculty community on a regular basis. Outreach and consultation are a critical educational and networking component of The Counseling Center program and postdoctoral experience.

The responsibilities vary widely throughout the year, but may include presentations to the Roosevelt community, writing articles for the Illuminations Newsletter, and assisting with outreach events as well as planning and implementing your own outreach events. The Fellowship is designed to provide both generalist training and specialized experience working with a diverse population of university students regarding a range of mental health and developmental concerns. The Fellow will participate in a clinical training seminar, staff meetings, and intake disposition team meetings.

In addition, the Fellow will have the opportunity to pick one of the following three concentration tracks: 1) The Administrative Track is intended for postdoctoral fellows who are interested in administrative/leadership roles in university counseling centers, other mental health agencies, and/or professional organizations ; 2) The Training Track is intended to provide the postdoctoral fellow with an opportunity to learn the mechanics of a training director role within a pre-doctoral externship training program; and 3) The Outreach Track will allow the postdoctoral fellow to have ample experience with coordinating, consulting, and implementing outreach programming. Training Provisions The Fellow will receive two hours of individual supervision from a primary supervisor. S/he may also receive additional supervision on special projects, outreach or group therapy as needed. All supervisors are licensed clinical psychologists in the state of Illinois. Roosevelt University Counseling Center The current staff consists of four full-time psychologists, one part-time psychologist, three externs, one postdoctoral fellow, three peer advocates, and two support staff. The clinical staff embrace an integrative theoretical orientation that relies upon psychodynamic/relational, multicultural, feminist, developmental, systemic and cognitive behavioral perspectives. RUCC is committed to social justice and multicultural competence and encourages continuing professional development in this area. RUCC utilizes a time-limited therapy model (12 sessions) but longer-term cases are permitted.

We offer process group therapy and a psychoeducational group for stress management that have no session limits. RUCC staff believes that supervision and mentoring are essential in helping Fellows advance in professional confidence, competence, and autonomy. Our goal is to support and prepare new professionals to practice psychology with skill, creativity, and flexibility in a complex and ever-changing world. Qualifications Applicants must have a completed a Ph.D or Psy.D in counseling or clinical psychology at the time of employment. Preference will be given to candidates from APA-accredited academic programs who have completed APA-accredited internships. The strongest applicants will demonstrate a professional commitment and interest in university or college counseling centers and student development. Compensation and Benefits The position’s stipend is $29,000 for 12-month period. Benefits include: health insurance, vacation time, and professional development leave with potential funding. University Description Join a university with a mission that matters! For more than 65 years, Roosevelt University has been educating students who want something more than a degree from their education. With a progressive learning environment, we pride ourselves in celebrating the differences each individual brings to our university. The education that happens at Roosevelt comes as much from books as it does from the real world interactions our students share with our faculty and with each other.

Come be a part of an institution whose goal is to raise the social consciousness and enact change! It's an important mission and an exciting time to take part in it - record enrollments, a new sports program - even a new Pharmacy college! Come be a part of something truly special in the world of higher ed! Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution dedicated to social justice and academic excellence. Located in Chicago and Schaumburg, enrollment is approximately 6,620 students, 41% of whom are graduate students. Internationally known for its diverse population, minority students make up about 50% of the total student population, including approximately 4% international students. The average age for undergraduate students is 26 and 31 for graduate students. Students choose from over 80 majors from six colleges: Arts and Sciences, Education, Business, Performing Arts, Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies, and the College of Pharmacy. Application Process Interested candidates must apply online for the position, and applications must include: 1. Cover letter: The letter should address your interest in the Fellowship and Roosevelt University; professional goals; and note the completion dates for your doctoral program, internship, and dissertation. 2. Current Curriculum Vitae 3. Contact information for three references, including at least two from clinical supervisors 4. A completed Roosevelt University application form. Available at https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51323

Application  Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 1/30/12. Roosevelt University welcomes women, LGBT, disabled, international, minority-classified individuals as applicants for all positions.