Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility, Rushville, IL, USA - 3 Fellowship positions (Forensic Psychology)

Forensic Psychology Training Program ~ APPIC site: 9902

Liberty Healthcare in coordination with the Illinois Department of Human Services-Treatment & Detention Facility is offering three Postdoctoral Fellowship positions specializing in Sex Offender Treatment. This one-year Forensic Psychology training will offer the selected candidates the opportunity to participate in intensive sex offender-specific group therapy with an experienced co-therapist. During this treatment-intensive training, the Fellows will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing psychological testing and report writing; treatment planning; as well as, group and individual treatment. The Fellow will participate in weekly training provided in multiple formats including case conferencing, multidisciplinary treatment plan staffing, staff trainings and didactic seminars. Two licensed psychologists will provide supervision to the Fellow.

Population Served: The SVP Treatment and Detention Facility is a secure residential treatment facility providing services to individuals, who have been civilly committed under the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act and remanded to the custody of the Department of Human Services for treatment. Liberty Healthcare’s program offers a full range of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services for sexually deviant behavior, mental disorders and chemical dependency. An integrated interdisciplinary team of Liberty professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, substance abuse counselors and recreation therapists, who work closely with state-employed security and paraprofessional staff to deliver a consistent, humane treatment program, staffs the facility.

The purpose of the Fellowship experience is to provide the environment and opportunity for the Fellow to apply theoretical knowledge; to implement and develop clinical techniques based on this knowledge; and to foster the professional and personal attitudes important to the identity of a professional psychologist. Evaluation of the Fellow’s progress in clinical training focuses on three areas: theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes.

Post-Doctoral Fellow will perform comprehensive evaluations, including a psychiatric assessment, on all admissions to the TDF. Based on the evaluation, the professional staff creates an individualized plan of treatment that may include psychopharmacology, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational programs, behavior management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and other modalities. Post-doctoral Fellow will also supervise the assessment and report writing aspect of the Pre-doctoral interns with the guidance of the Director of Training and Research.

Ethical standards of the State of Illinois, the Department of Human Services, Liberty Healthcare, the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are incorporated into the Fellow’s training.

The goal of the Forensic Psychology Training Program within the Illinois Department of Human Services is to assure that Fellows are well qualified and will leave the program ready to assume their roles in the psychology community as competent, confident and ethical professionals. This goal is accomplished by guidance and supervision of the Fellow’s direct Resident contact to ensure the delivery of professional quality effective assessment and therapeutic intervention. The training curriculum utilizes live supervision and mentoring to foster appropriate development of the Fellows’ clinical skills and professional development. As well, the Fellows will be provided with didactic training experiences to provide them with insights into the practice of Professional Psychology.

Fellows are selected for this unique training experience based upon appropriateness of education and practical experience. The ideal candidate will be from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved training program and Internship will have the appropriate foundation in assessment, intervention and consultation. Prior experience or interest in working in a forensic setting is preferred. The program offers intensive, skill based training opportunities; the ability to work with a large, diverse and multi-disciplinary staff as well as an extremely challenging client population. Fellows who successfully complete the training program will be well equipped to function as a psychologist in a wide variety of settings.

Training seminars and the weekly didactic are provided in support of the Practitioner-Scholar model of Fellowship training. The goal of these learning activities is to create a learning environment, which fosters the translation of theory, research and knowledge into practice. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to attend treatment specific educational conferences to gain exposure to varying theoretical conceptualizations and treatment approaches.

Application Requirements: Individuals interested in a Fellowship position with the Forensic Psychology Training Program must have completed all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, or a related area, prior to the start of the Fellowship, including a Predoctoral Internship. The preferred candidate will be from an APA/CPA accredited doctoral program, however, applications from candidates from regionally accredited institution of higher learning will be accepted. Experience with psychological testing is an important factor for the Fellow since he/she will be providing mentorship/supervision of an intern throughout the year. Experience administering and scoring the Rorschach is an important criterion in the selection of the Fellow.

To fulfil the application requirements, each of the following steps must be completed:

• Submit a letter of interest with a current copy of your curriculum vitae;
• Current copies of transcripts of all graduate work must be in provided with the application materials. The selected Post Doctoral Fellows will be asked to provide official transcripts prior to the start of the training year.
• Submit one work sample. This should be an assessment report regarding an adult client that addresses, at a minimum, background information, current behavioral observations, results of a full battery of psychological tests, diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Projective Testing using the Rorschach should be evidenced clearly in the psychological report. Choose this case carefully and take appropriate steps to protect the anonymity of the subject.

Submit the above information to:

John R. Reid, PhD, LCP

Director of Training & Research

Forensic Psychology Training Program c/o Liberty Healthcare Corporation

Illinois Dept. of Human Services - TDF

1680 E. County Farm Road

Rushville, IL 62681 john.r.reid@illinois.gov

Application deadline is 01/31/2014. However, applications will be considered until the three positions are filled.Preliminary telephone interviews are planned for a limited number of applicants after which, a number of candidates will be asked for an on-site interview. Failure to pass preliminary background screen will eliminate the candidate from further consideration. Interviews are tentatively planned for March 2014. See link for additional information on the program: www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/113.pdf

Additional Security Clearance Application Procedures: Due to the sensitive nature of this training opportunity, final candidates are required to complete the Department of Human Services intense background security checks prior to admittance to the facility grounds. As well, the Fellows selected will be required to complete Liberty Healthcare’s employment application and credentialing process, which includes fingerprinting and pre-employment drug screening. Offers of Fellowship positions are strictly contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation process. Failure to complete this process or a finding that an applicant is outside the guidelines for employment in a sensitive position would preclude participation in this training program. Once hired, the Fellow must comply with the Department of Human Services and the Liberty Healthcare standards of employee conduct and responsibility. The foregoing is not intended to discourage applications, but to ensure that applicants are aware of the additional security requirements that will be imposed on them should they wish to pursue an Fellowship experience with Liberty Healthcare at the Department of Human Services. Any questions you may have should be resolved prior to submitting your list for matching.

Benefits: During the 2013/2014 training year, the following benefits are available for the selected Fellow who participates in the Forensic Psychology Training Program and expected to remain the same for the 2014/2015 training year: A stipend of $40,000, A well-rounded benefits package (401k, dental, vision and health insurance), Paid time off earned each pay period, Authorized leave to attend off-site training plus a training allowance, Support for research activity (prior approval must be obtained from DHS),The itemized benefit package will be addressed when a formal offer is issued.

Professional Liability Insurance: All Fellows accepted to this site for Fellowship Training will be covered by professional liability insurance under the Liberty Healthcare contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Fellow will be selected without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race; color; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity, status as a parent; age; physical disability; marital status or, membership in an employee organization. The Illinois Department of Human Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Director of Training & Research. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Rushville, Illinois: Located approximately 230 miles from Chicago, the city of Rushville is in Schuyler County, Illinois and is the county seat of Schuyler County. The nearest large city is Springfield, which is the state capital, approximately 120k population.

Rowan University, Stratford, NJ., USA - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship in Child Maltreatment

Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship in Child Maltreatment for September 2014

Excellent opportunity to accrue hours for licensure. As part of a multidisciplinary team under the clinical direction of Esther Deblinger, Ph.D., co-developer of Trauma-Focused CBT, and Melissa Runyon, Ph.D., responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations of children who have experienced maltreatment, providing therapy to victims of child sexual and physical abuse, and conducting mental health screenings for children entering foster care. Services are also provided to children exposed to domestic violence and other traumas.

Full-time clinical positions are available and for qualified candidates possible clinical fellowship with research focus. A doctoral degree in Psychology with child clinical experience is preferred. Please contact Dr. Elisabeth Pollio at 856-566-7036 or pollioes@rowan.edu for additional information. Please apply on-line at http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com. Reference job #13SS005561.

Application deadline is 2/01/14. Rowan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v, and a member of the University Health System of New Jersey.

Massachusetts Treatment Center, Bridgewater, MA, USA - 1 Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sex Offender Treatment & Assessment

The Massachusetts Treatment Center is a medium-security prison located within the Bridgewater Correctional Complex and is a unique facility due to having a population of civilly committed Sexually Dangerous Persons as well as state prison inmates identified as sexual offenders. The Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) is a cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment utilizing the concepts of the Risk-Need-Responsivity model and the Revised Self-Regulation Model (SRM-R) of Sexual Offending. The SRM-R integrates the Good Lives and Self-Regulation models.

The MTC Fellowship is a 1-year, full-time position. Fellows are required to work 40 hours per week and will be provided with at least 2.5 hours of supervision per week by licensed psychologists. By the end of the fellowship year, fellows will have completed 2,000 training hours. Depending on the track selected by the fellow, as well as the fellow’s clinical interests, the fellow will be involved in the direct provision of forensic/correctional psychological services for 25% to 45% of the fellow’s training hours. Fellows will also attend two weekly didactic seminars. The forensic seminar is dedicated to relevant case law and legal statutes. The second didactic seminar covers a variety of psychological topics.

Fellows can select from three tracks for their fellowship training: Treatment, Assessment, or Combined Track. Fellows will be asked to select a specific track during the application process.

Postdoctoral fellows interested in the treatment of sexual offenders will spend their training year as a treatment clinician for the state and/or civil populations. Fellows will gain experience in the facilitation of process groups, the workings of therapeutic communities, the teaching of psychoeducational courses, the scoring and interpretation of the Stable-2007 and other assessment tools, and developing assessment-based treatment plans. Fellows will also participate in consultation with DOC and mental health personnel.

Postdoctoral fellows interested in the assessment of sexual offenders will spend their training year as an assessment clinician for the state and civil sides. Fellows will gain experience with a variety of assessment tools, in the teaching of psychoeducational courses, and in writing comprehensive psychosexual evaluations. While some of the assessment evaluations will be conducted with a forensic population (e.g. civilly committed sexual offenders), these evaluations are not court-ordered, and are clinical evaluations utilized for the purpose of identifying risk and creating treatment recommendations. Fellows will also participate in consultation with treatment teams, DOC staff, and mental health personnel.

Applicants for the postdoctoral fellowship must have completed all of the requirements for their doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology by the anticipated start date of the postdoctoral fellowship. Applicants must have received their doctoral degrees from APA accredited doctoral programs. Candidates who are “all but dissertation” will not be considered for the fellowship positions. While the completion of an APA accredited internship is not required, it is strongly encouraged. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working in a correctional environment and/or will have experience working with sexual offenders in a secure setting. In order to be considered for the position, applicants must submit to and pass a criminal background investigation (CORI). Additionally, applicants will be required to complete a 40-hour Department of Correction training prior to commencing their clinical duties. The start date is flexible, but postdoctoral fellows must be available to start the fellowship no later than September 1, 2013. The specific start date will be contingent upon DOC training dates.

The application process requires applicants to submit in one e-mail, 1) Application form (located in the Postdoc brochure) 2) an unofficial doctoral transcript, 3) three letters of recommendation (recommendations can also be submitted following the application, when they are received by the applicant), 4) a copy of your current curriculum vitae, 5) an application letter outlining your fit for this fellowship (instructions included in the brochure), 6) writing sample.

Completed applications are due by January 1, 2014. Applicants will receive an e-mail confirming the receipt of their applications. Applicants will be informed, via e-mail, about interviews by January 15, 2014. Interviews will take place during the weeks of February 3rd and 10th. Candidates will be notified of decisions the week of February 17, 2014.

Fellows will be considered full-time employees, they will receive a stipend of approximately $41,000, and they will be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

To apply, please request the MTC postdoctoral brochure. You can request the brochure by e-mail. Please contact Dr. Shannon Maney (shannonmaneycorreia@gmail.com) with any questions, and to request the brochure. Please include “MTC Postdoctoral Fellowship Brochure Request” in the subject of your e-mail.

Shannon Maney, Psy.D.
Supervising Psychologist
Director of Research
Massachusetts Treatment Center
30 Administration Road
Bridgewater, MA 02324

Center for Behavioral Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship in Forensic Psychology

Center for Behavioral Medicine, Missouri Department of Mental Health
& University of Missouri-Kansas City-School of Medicine

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY:  Two 12-month postdoctoral fellowships in Forensic Psychology, beginning September 1, 2014, are offered by the Center for Behavioral Medicine, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Training components include completing court-ordered mental examinations (addressing competency to stand trial, inpatient competency restoration, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, pre-sentencing issues, sexually violent predator status, and risk of violence) under the supervision of Certified Forensic Examiners, and presenting expert witness testimony.  Fellows develop professional skills through supervision of predoctoral interns in an APA-accredited program, and training of medical students and psychiatric residents on forensic topics.  Additional opportunities exist to serve on the hospital ethics committee and attend and present at hospital-wide grand rounds, case conferences, and journal clubs.  Upon completion of the training program, the Fellow will have satisfied all requirements for licensing as a Psychologist in the State of Missouri and for certification as a Forensic Examiner under the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Stipend is approximately $34,600.  Benefits include 15 days paid annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Applicants shall have earned a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-approved program by September 1, 2014, and have experience and/or strong interest in working with criminal forensic populations.

Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled, and should include the following:  statement of training interests and goals; curriculum vitae; two sample psychological reports, preferably related to a psycholegal issue; three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s clinical experiences; a letter from the director of the applicant’s training program verifying completion or date of anticipated completion of doctoral degree; and doctoral program transcripts.

Inquiries and applications can be addressed to:
Steven A. Mandracchia, Ph.D.,
Director of Forensic Services, Center for Behavioral Medicine
1000 East 24th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
(816) 512-7244
steve.mandracchia@dmh.mo.gov
Please visit http://www.cbm-psychologytraining.com/postdoc.html and follow the links for more information.

Private practice, Dallas, TX, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship

Position Description: This one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Private Practice is intended to provide the postdoctoral fellow with a coordinated opportunity for direct clinical service (intake assessment, treatment planning, intervention), regular professional supervision, and ongoing professional development activities (both designated and self-directed). The postdoctoral fellow will receive clinical opportunities and supervision enabling him/her to gain expertise in practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents with Anxiety Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will receive comprehensive instruction/supervision in individual and group-based Parent Consultation, to address behavioral issues related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other psychiatric disorders.

Practice Description: Therapy Dallas (www.therapydallas.com) is a group practice offering coordinated and comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults in the Dallas area. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Kristen M. Ohlenforst, PhD and Jaime D. Crowley, PhD, and alongside licensed clinicians providing individual psychotherapy, didactic group therapy, parent consultation, and play therapy.

Compensation: The accepted applicant for this full-time position will become a salaried employee of Therapy Dallas. Compensation will be discussed at the time of interview, and will be commensurate with national, competitive postdoctoral fellowships.

Start date: Late August to Early September 2014 (exact date to be negotiated).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Materials for Submission: Please submit the below-listed materials -- in a single envelope and by February 14th, 2014 -- to Therapy Dallas, 12800 Hillcrest Rd A124, Dallas, TX 75230:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcript from Graduate Program
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from clinicians well-acquainted with your graduate training, clinical work, and professional interests

Formal Interview: Upon review of the above-listed application materials, Dr. Ohlenforst may invite you to schedule one or more formal interview(s). In the event you receive an interview, our office will contact you to discuss scheduling options.

Additional Information: Thank you in advance for your interest in this Postdoctoral Fellowship position! Please do not hesitate to contact our office manager, Ms. Amanda Greene, with any questions you might have about this position and/or the application process, as we are happy to provide additional information. You may reach our office via e-mail at info@therapydallas.com or via phone at 214-755-6119.

The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, 1 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Pediatric Health-Clinical Psychology

Position: Temporary Fixed-Term (0.8 - 1.0 FTE). This two-year Pediatric Health-Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship is available beginning September 2013. The second year is dependent on successful completion of year one goals.

Setting: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.

Description: The post-doctoral research fellow will work on a) a grant-funded research project with children who survive brain tumors and their parents, investigating social information processing, its relation to social behavior and adjustment, and the impact of medical, demographic and social contextual factors on social information processing, social behavior and adjustment; and b) a clinical practice addressing the psychological impact of cancer diagnosis on the target child and his/her family, under the supervision of a senior registered psychologist.

The post-doctoral fellow will contact parents of potential participants, explain the purpose of the study and obtain consent; conduct home visits with another research staff to administer standardized psychological measures and questionnaires to children and parents; video tape social interactions; conduct school assessment visits with another research staff; review medical records; organize study procedures; develop/monitor timelines for study; assist with REB process; and assist in other research related activities.

Start Date: September 16, 2013

Current Salary: For 1.0 FTE: $ 45,000.00 CDN for the first year and there is a potential for increase in the second year.

Benefits: Fellows are eligible for the modified SickKids benefits package (health and dental), 2 weeks paid vacation, nine statutory holidays recognized by the hospital, and one week paid professional development leave.

Location: SickKids is located in downtown Toronto. With over 2.5 million residents, it is the fifth most populous municipality in North America. Toronto lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes. It is the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of the nation. Toronto is a clean, safe, cosmopolitan city with a wonderful network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities and is consistently rated as one of the world’s most livable cities.

To Apply: Applicants should be graduates of CPA/APA accredited clinical psychology programs and internship-level training in pediatric psychology and clinical psychology.

Interested applicants should submit the following application materials by September 3, 2013
1) Letter of interest including research goals.
2) Curriculum vitae.
3) Three letters of reference.
4) Graduate transcripts listing courses, grades and degrees.

Application materials should be sent to:
Maru Barrera Ph.D., C. Psych.
Department of Psychology, Room 6266 Burton Wing
Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario CANADA M5G 1X8
maru.barrera@sickkids.ca

Penn State Hershey’s Department of Psychiatry, Hershey, PA, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Division of Autism at Penn State Hershey’s Department of Psychiatry is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to an ongoing Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare-funded project, the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) Collaborative. The ASERT Collaborative is a partnership of medical centers, centers of autism research and services, universities and other providers that aim to connect existing resources and pockets of expertise and address the regional gaps in effective services and supports.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based at the Central ASERT Collaborative at Penn State Hershey. He/she will be instrumental in implementing applied clinical research, including projects examining efficacy of social skills programming for adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for direct patient care in an outpatient setting. This clinical work will include diagnostic/psychological assessments for adolescents and adults with ASD, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents and adults with comorbid anxiety and ASD.

The individual will be involved in mentoring/supervising research technicians, graduate students, and pre-doctoral psychology interns and will work with a multidisciplinary team including various mental health professionals (e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers). Length of position: 2 years. Education required: PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology.

Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: Background in and knowledge/experience in ASDs, psychological assessment, and CBT, as well as familiarity with relevant programs for statistical analysis, such as SPSS. The candidate is expected to: 1) participate in planning, designing, and conducting research under the direction of the grant PI, 2) analyze research data and provide interpretations, 3) contribute to the development of research documentation for publication, and 4) provide direct patient care to individuals with ASD. Interested candidates should contact Amanda Pearl, PhD (apearl@hmc.psu.edu) to apply or for further information. 

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA -1 Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Psychosocial Treatment of Chronic Pain

The University of Alabama, Dept. of Psychology, Pain Management Team (www.pmt.ua.edu), Beverly Thorn, Ph.D., ABPP bthorn@ua.edu

This postdoctoral position is a one-two year opportunity to participate in psychosocial research regarding the multiple influences of cognitive variables on the course, severity, and treatment of chronic pain, currently supported by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the College of Arts &Sciences, The University of Alabama. Primary duties involve the day-to-day management of an on-going cognitive-behavioral research program for management of chronic pain in rural, low-SES minorities and non-minorities. We are also in the process of designing a pilot testing an MBSR intervention for restless leg syndrome, and the post-doc will be included in that project as well. The fellow will be expected to participate in grant writing and manuscript preparation (including dissemination at national conferences), and to assist with research supervision of graduate and select undergraduate students (vertical team approach). The fellow will work closely with Dr. Beverly Thorn in the execution of these duties and will have additional support from Dr. Joshua Eyer, a research scientist employed in the lab.

Candidates will have completed or be near completion of their Ph.D. from a doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology, including the completion of a predoctoral internship. Clinical research experience is expected in biopsychosocial interventions for health problems (broadly defined); data management and analysis experience; and publication(s) in refereed journal(s). The position will provide one year of clinical research hours suitable for licensure in most jurisdictions with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Fellows will also be immediately eligible for licensure, as the state of Alabama does not have a postdoctoral requirement for candidacy for licensure. The stipend is $35,000 for one calendar year with the status of temporary full-time employee, affording many of the benefits of faculty status. Fellows are eligible for standard faculty health benefits through BCBS of Alabama.

To apply go to: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/33238. Also contact Beverly Thorn at Bthorn@ua.edu

Beverly E. Thorn, Ph.D., ABPP
Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology
Professor and Chair of Psychology The University of Alabama
348 Gordon Palmer Hall
505 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348
Phone: 205-348-5024
Fax: 205-348-8648
Bthorn@ua.edu
Department website: http://psychology.ua.edu/
Thorn lab website: http://pmt.ua.edu/

RiverRidge Neurorehabilitation Center, Kennebunk, Maine, USA - 1 Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

RiverRidge Neurorehabilitation Center, is seeking qualified candidates for 2013-2015 Neuropsychological Fellowship. Fellows will receive a variety of in-depth training experiences in the areas of assessment, treatment, consultation, training and professional presentations. In addition, the fellow will participate in nationally recognized curriculum in order to qualify for certification as a Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

Assessment experiences will include screening and comprehensive evaluations for persons with acquired brain injury (e.g. TBI, CVA, anoxia, neoplasm, seizure disorders) or progressive conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s) through both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Fellows will participate as members of both an interdisciplinary inpatient program and a transdisciplinary outpatient program. Treatment modalities include brief counseling, family support and education, cognitive remediation and behavioral management.

Neuropsychology provides consultative services at RiverRidge and throughout 10 other Genesis Centers in Maine. Referrals range from cognitive screening examinations to behavioral management and staff training.

Within the Genesis system, Neuropsychology is the recognized expert in the cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury. As such, we are often called upon to provide staff trainings on brain/behavior relationships, the role of the therapeutic relationship in rehabilitation and strategies for assisting distressed family members. We also attend and present at local and regional conferences.

Fellows will work closely with the Director of Brain Injury Services and a team of experienced rehabilitation professionals. The fellow will be immersed in the various roles for which Neuropsychology is utilized including facility leadership, program development, consultation, training, and treating clinician.

RiverRidge is part of Genesis Healthcare and is the only CARF-accredited skilled nursing facility on the East Coast specializing in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. RiverRidge holds three CARF accreditations for programs in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Residential Care for survivors of Acquired Brain Injury. Neuropsychological services support all three programs.

Salary ranges from $35,000 - $40,000 per year based on experience. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendations, college transcripts and samples of two reports to:
Austin L. Errico, Ph.D., CBIT,
3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, Maine 04043-6924.

For further information about the program, contact Dr. Errico (207-337-8763; Austin.Errico@genesishcc.com). Applications are being accepted at this time with a tentative start date of either July 1, 2013 or September 1, 2013.

The Massachusetts Treatment Center medium-security prison, Bridgewater, MA, USA - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology

We have received funding for one additional position for a postdoctoral fellow for the 2013-2014 training year.

The Massachusetts Treatment Center is a medium-security prison located within the Bridgewater Correctional Complex and is a unique facility due to having a population of civilly committed Sexually Dangerous Persons as well as state prison inmates identified as sexual offenders. Each population is located within separate areas of the facility.

The MTC Fellowship is a 1-year, full-time position. Fellows are required to work 40 hours per week and will be provided with at least 2.5 hours of supervision per week by licensed psychologists. By the end of the fellowship year, fellows will have completed 2,000 training hours. Depending on the track selected by the fellow, as well as the fellow’s clinical interests, the fellow will be involved in the direct provision of forensic/correctional psychological services for 25% to 45% of the fellow’s training hours. Fellows will also attend two weekly didactic seminars. The forensic seminar is dedicated to relevant case law and legal statutes.

Postdoctoral fellows can apply for the Treatment track, Assessment track, and a Combined treatment/Assessment track. Please specify in your cover letter, which track(s) you wish to apply. Please note the track(s) in a bold font. The start date for the fellowship is flexible, but the fellow must be available to start by September 6, 2013. The stipend will be approximately $41,000.

We will accept applications on a rolling basis, until July 15th, or until the positions are filled. Please e-mail your applications. Send your application form (located in the brochure), cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Shannon Maney at shannonmaneycorreia@gmail.com. Also, please forward three references. Please e-mail with any questions.

Private practice, Augusta, Georgia, USA - 1 postdoctoral fellowship

Position Description: This position is designed to train individuals seeking to work with a variety of psychological and neurological clients. Patients are referred by doctors and neurologists. Opportunity exists to work with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and foster/adopted families. Experiences would include psychological and neuropsychological testing, evidence-based therapies (PCIT, TF-CBT), play therapy, individual/group/family therapy, Reactive Attachment Disorder Intensives, qEEG and neurofeedback training, and vision and cognitive rehabilitation therapy. Thorough individual and group supervision is provided. Additional information is posted at www.childneuropsychology.info 

Practice Description: This office is a private practice offering coordinated and comprehensive neuropsychological and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults in the Georgia area. Dr. Gangarosa will provide supervision. The practice also currently consists of a part-time post-doctoral fellow, a part-time pre-doctoral intern, and a full time masters’ intern. Weekly didactic training is incorporated as well as other learning opportunities.

Compensation: Compensation will be discussed at the time of interview and will be commensurate with national, competitive postdoctoral fellowships.

Start date: July to September 2013 (exact date to be negotiated).

Application Process:

Materials for Submission: Please submit the materials listed below to Dr. Gangarosa-Emerson by fax (706-447-8701) or email at help@childneuropsychology.info

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript from Graduate Program
• Sample report (HIPAA compliant)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from clinicians well-acquainted with your graduate training, clinical work, and professional interests

Formal Interview: Upon review of the above-listed application materials, Dr. Gangarosa-Emerson may invite you to schedule one or more formal interview(s). In the event you receive an interview, you will be contacted by email to discuss scheduling options.

Additional Information: Thank you in advance for your interest in this Postdoctoral Fellowship position! Please contact Dr. Gangarosa via email with any questions.

Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, 1 Part-Time Postdoctoral Fellow Position

Part-Time Postdoctoral Fellow Position Description
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Job IDs: 208175 and 208174

http://careers.hjf.org/psc/eapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

JOB SUMMARY: HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Laboratory for the Treatment of Suicide-Related Ideation and Behavior at the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to MPS.
Primary responsibilities will involve dissemination of clinical care in the context of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to suicidal military personnel within an inpatient psychiatric setting: (1) consenting study participants and administering psychological assessment batteries; (2) providing manualized psychological interventions (i.e., Safety Planning as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy) for the prevention of suicide; (3) participating in individual and group supervision; and (4) performing other study related tasks.

Responsibilities:

1. Under the direct supervision of study PI and Clinical Coordinators, consents study participants and performs psychological assessments (including both self-report and clinical administered instruments) at two different military inpatient psychiatric settings.
2. Problem solves research-related issues, assists with the correct usage of the risk management protocol, and maintains communication between research team and inpatient treatment staff.
3. Provides direct manualized psychological care (safety planning and/or cognitive behavior therapy) to inpatients admitted for suicide ideation and/or a recent suicide attempt.
4. Participates in individual and group supervision. Shares audiotaped therapy sessions for the purposes of treatment development, refinement, and integrity checks.
5. Provides evening and weekend assessment and therapy coverage; travels between the Walter Reed National Military Center (Bethesda, Maryland) and the Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital (Ft. Belvoir, Virginia) sites to assist with study recruitment and implementation.
6. Assists with the transcription of psychotherapy sessions as needed.
7. Performs data entry as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of cognitive behavior therapy; skills related to psychological assessment and treatment; clinical experience in inpatient settings preferred; will be required to work some evenings and weekend shifts to provide coverage for two military facilities (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital)

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Related Scientific Discipline

Minimum Experience: No postdoctoral experience required; directly related research and/or clinical experience is preferred

Physical Capabilities: Frequent travel to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda, Maryland) and the Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital (Ft. Belvoir, Virginia) will be expected.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Supervises junior staff

Work Environment: Laboratory for Suicide Prevention; Inpatient Psychiatric Setting
Other Requirements: Evening and weekend hours as well as a flexible schedule are required for this position. Preferred schedule (27 hours/week): Three consecutive weekdays (1pm-8pm [7 hours]); Saturday and Sunday (Flexible, [5 hours]). Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Vice President of Human Resources

Those interested in applying can send a CV, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to the link provided or to Christina Yang at christina.yang.ctr@usuhs.edu

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Position

Application Deadline and Procedure: We are accepting applications for an APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Fellowship in the emphasis area of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Traumatic Brain Injury. Start date is flexible and dependent upon internship completion date. We will continue to accept applications for this position until filled.

Training Setting: A large, busy, full-service Veterans Affairs Medical Center with multiple specialized programs including a Women’s Clinic, TBI program/neuropsychology, GRECC, Palliative Care, GEM unit, CLCs, Hospice, Substance Use Disorders outpatient and residential, Primary Care/Behavioral Health, Home Based-Primary Care, and Post Traumatic Stress Clinical Team.

Training Model and Philosophy: The overall mission of the Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program at the NF/SGVHS is to prepare Fellows to practice autonomously as clinical psychologists in a variety of clinical and academic settings and to provide expertise in the areas of substance abuse treatment, PTSD/TBI treatment, or geriatrics. The postdoctoral program is designed to develop advanced practice competencies and expertise based upon sound scholarly and professional practice foundations. The training integrates clinical, scientific, and ethical knowledge in the development of attitudes and skills basic to clinical psychology. Therefore the philosophy of training offered by the NF/SGVHS is best described as a “practitioner-scholar” model. The training experiences have a strong clinical focus. However, knowledge and use of evidenced based interventions are expected and encouraged in all aspects of the program.

Training staff: We currently have over 60 licensed doctoral staff psychologists representing diverse theoretical orientations, clinical specialties, and interests. The staff is highly committed to its training programs and trainees.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens and must have completed all requirements of an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology, including an APA-accredited internship, prior to the fellowship start date. Applicants are required to have a strong interest in geriatrics or substance use disorders with a long-term goal to provide service and contribute to these areas in psychology.

Stipend, Benefits, and Application Information: The stipend for the program is $42,239 for the year, paid biweekly. Benefits include 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 10 federal holidays, up to 10 days of approved educational or professional leave, and health insurance. Malpractice coverage is provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

• a cover letter stating training, research, and career goals
• a current vita, including anticipated graduation date
• a copy of your APPIC internship application
• a letter of recommendation from your internship training director, describing progress and anticipated completion date
• a letter of recommendation from the dissertation chair describing progress on your dissertation and specifying your defense date (if applicable)
• a letter of recommendation from someone knowledgeable about your work in the special emphasis area for which you are applying
• transcripts of all graduate work
• an abstract of your dissertation and a copy of another scholarly work

Applications and Inquiries should be directed to:
Jeffrey Bates, Ph.D.
Director of Training, Psychology Service (116B)
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
1601 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608-1197
Director of Training: Jeffrey Bates, Ph.D.

Please see our Website for additional information about our Fellowship program and PTSD/TBI training opportunities: http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/gainesville/

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC - Clinical associate postdoctoral position in clinical psychology

Duke University Medical Center's Cognitive Behavioral Research and Treatment Program is offering a clinical associate postdoctoral position in clinical psychology.

The postdoctoral position is a full-time position. Clinical Associates are expected to work 40-hours per week and will get at least 2 hours of supervision per week by a licensed psychologist. The Clinical Associate will learn to use empirically supported treatments in a fluid and dynamic manner to treat a wide variety of primarily Axis I disorders. In addition, the Clinical Associate will be expected to become competent in Motivational Interviewing and will learn to use MI effectively in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy.

The position will involve primarily individual therapy, however, there will also be opportunities to engage in adult substance use treatment groups or to create a new group, in addition to potential opportunities to supervise psychiatric residents, interns, and practicum students. Further, Duke University has many possibilities for intellectual enrichment via lectures, weekly grand rounds, and other continuing education opportunities.

Stipend will be $43,000 for the first year and $46,000 for the second year, plus a generous benefit package. The position begins July 1st, however, the start date is flexible.

Qualifications:
• PhD or PsyD degree from an APA-accredited program in clinical psychology.
• Successful completion of APA-accredited internship program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, please send your cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendations to Dr. Seel at julie.seel@duke.edu. Please feel free to e-mail with any questions.

The Massachusetts Treatment Center, Bridgewater, MA, U.S.A. - 1 postdoctoral fellowship

The Massachusetts Treatment Center is a medium-security prison located within the Bridgewater Correctional Complex and is a unique facility due to having a population of civilly committed Sexually Dangerous Persons as well as state prison inmates identified as sexual offenders. Each population is located within separate areas of the facility.

The MTC Fellowship is a 1-year, full-time position. Fellows are required to work 40 hours per week and will be provided with at least 2.5 hours of supervision per week by licensed psychologists. By the end of the fellowship year, fellows will have completed 2,000 training hours. Depending on the track selected by the fellow, as well as the fellow’s clinical interests, the fellow will be involved in the direct provision of forensic/correctional psychological services for 25% to 45% of the fellow’s training hours. Fellows will also attend two weekly didactic seminars. The forensic seminar is dedicated to relevant case law and legal statutes.

Postdoctoral fellows can apply for the Treatment track, Assessment track, and a Combined treatment/Assessment track. Please specify in your cover letter, which track(s) you wish to apply. Please note the track(s) in a bold font.

To receive our program brochure, please e-mail Dr. Shannon Maney at shannonmaneycorreia@gmail.com

We anticipate at least one additional opening for a postdoctoral fellow for the 2013-2014 training year. The stipend will be $43,000.

We will accept applications on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled. Please e-mail your applications. Send your cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Shannon Maney at shannonmaneycorreia@gmail.com

Please e-mail with any questions.

Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center, The Child Mind Institute, New York, NY - 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship

The position has been filled.

The Child Mind Institute is seeking a full-time clinical post-doctoral fellow within our Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center. The candidate should possess exceptional clinical skills in the assessment of children and adolescents who have anxiety and mood disorders. The fellow should have significant cognitive and behavioral therapy training and/or dialectical behavior therapy training. The fellow is expected to perform semi-structured clinical assessments, provide treatment to children and adolescents, provide parental support via psycho-education and parent training and participate in multidisciplinary team case conferences.

The Child Mind Institute is the nation’s only independent nonprofit institution exclusively dedicated to transforming mental healthcare for children and adolescents. We are committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families to get help, hope, and answers. We are located in midtown Manhattan in a new state-of-the-art child and family friendly facility. Last year we evaluated and treated more than 2,000 patients from across the globe between the ages of 3 and 24 in our multidisciplinary clinical practice. In addition, the Child Mind Institute has robust research initiatives and many comprehensive public education programs including childmind.org and Speak Up for Kids.

The Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center is one of three programs that comprise the rapidly expanding Clinical Program of the Child Mind Institute. The Center offers innovative, unique treatment services for children and adolescents suffering from anxiety and mood disorders. The Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program, which has successfully treated children and adolescents from across the country and internationally, evaluated more than 100 children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) this past academic year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in our multidisciplinary group practice.
To learn more about the Child Mind Institute please visit www.childmind.org.

Fellowship: The Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center offers a two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship, which begins on July 1, 2013. Fellowship training focuses on the accurate diagnosis and use of evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and their families, with experiences including clinical work, didactics, and exposure to research.

Clinical Opportunities:  The Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center offers an extraordinary opportunity for a qualified clinician to receive structured post-doctoral training in a unique, innovative academic setting. Fellows will have the opportunity to perform our distinctive, structured and comprehensive initial evaluations to establish accurate diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans. Evaluations include the use of semi-structured interviews and clinical and behavioral rating scales for children, parents and teachers. Additionally, the post doctoral fellow will carry a full caseload of patients and gain experience with a variety of disorders including OCD, separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, and other pediatric conditions. Fellows will participate in Fearless Friends, our innovative intensive treatment camp for children with phobias and/or OCD. Treatment methods employed during this fellowship include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and other innovative, evidenced-based approaches to therapy. The fellow will have access to a Senior Psychologist on staff for regular case supervision and feedback sessions.

Didactics: As a component of the training experience, the post-doctoral fellow will also participate in a variety of learning experiences at the Child Mind Institute. Specifically, fellows will attend a weekly multidisciplinary case conference, as well as clinical meetings with center staff. Fellows will also be given the opportunity to supervise externs and volunteers and give presentations at schools and local community organizations. Additionally, there will also be opportunities to collaborate with website writers on specific topics for the Child Mind Institute website and with other services within the Child Mind Institute. Training is available in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Brave Buddies, an intensive behavior treatment for Selective Mutism, reading or writing remediation and CogMed working memory training.

Primary Faculty: The Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center staff includes leading clinical psychologists. Center staff collaborates with pediatric neuropsychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychologists and other staff from our multidisciplinary clinical team. Jerry Bubrick, PhD is the Senior Director of the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center and the Director of the Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program. 

Qualifications:
• PhD or PsyD degree from an APA - accredited program in clinical psychology or related field.
• Successful completion of APA – accredited internship.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines.
• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated professional attitude and ability to interface with senior management, clinicians and staff.

To apply click here.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and a list of three references and description of two cases representing your use of behavioral interventions with a child with an anxiety or mood disorder as one document (10MB limit). No phone calls, please.

The Child Mind Institute (CMI), New York, NY, - 1 Post Doctoral Fellowship in Selective Mutism

The Child Mind Institute (CMI) is seeking a full-time clinical post-doctoral fellow in the Selective Mutism Program under the leadership of Dr. Steven Kurtz. The candidate should possess exceptional clinical skills in the assessment of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and selective mutism (SM). The fellow must have significant cognitive and behavioral therapy training. The fellow is expected to perform diagnostic evaluations, provide treatment to children and adolescents, provide parental support via psycho-education and parent training and participate in multidisciplinary team case conferences. The Fellow join a thriving team of 23 full-time clinicians and three other Post-Doctoral Fellows representing a wide variety of clinical and academic interests in meeting the Institute’s mission, which includes public advocacy. Fellows will engage in public speaking, writing, and are strongly encouraged to submit presentations to national professional conferences.
The Child Mind Institute is the nation’s only independent nonprofit institution exclusively dedicated to transforming mental healthcare for children and adolescents. We are committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families to get help, hope, and answers. We are located in midtown Manhattan in a new state-of-the-art child and family friendly facility. Last year we evaluated and treated more than 2000 patients from across the globe between the ages of 3 and 24 in our multidisciplinary clinical practice. In addition, the Child Mind Institute has robust research initiatives and many comprehensive public education programs including childmind.org and Speak Up for Kids.

The Child Mind Institute offers innovative, unique treatment services for children and adolescents suffering from a wide gamut of disorders, both internalizing and externalizing. The Fellow will be trained in our flagship SM Brave Buddies program, which is one of the programs within the Anxiety and Mood Center. Other programs within the Center are the Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program, which has successfully treated children and adolescents from across the country and internationally, evaluated more than 100 children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) this past academic year. CMI is also home to Fearless Friends, an intensive group treatment for pediatric anxiety. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in our multidisciplinary group practice.
To learn more about the Child Mind Institute please visit www.childmind.org.
Fellowship

This position is a two-year full-time post doctoral fellowship, which begins on July 1, 2013. Fellowship training focuses on the accurate diagnosis and use of evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and their families, with experiences including clinical work, didactics, and exposure to research. Preparation for Diplomate status is expected and reinforced with a generous bonus.

Clinical Opportunities: CMI offers an extraordinary opportunity for a qualified clinician to receive structured post-doctoral training in a unique, innovative academic setting. Additionally, the post doctoral fellow will carry a full caseload of patients and gain experience with a variety of disorders including SM, OCD, separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, and other pediatric conditions. The SM Fellow is fully integrated as well into the ADHD Center for exposure to and further training in DBDs. Treatment methods employed during this fellowship include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), PCIT and other innovative, evidenced-based approaches to therapy. The fellow will have access to a Senior Psychologist on staff for regular case supervision and feedback sessions.

Didactics: As a component of the training experience, the post-doctoral fellow will also participate in a variety of learning experiences at the Child Mind Institute. Specifically, fellows will attend a weekly multidisciplinary case conference, as well as clinical meetings with center staff. Fellows will also be given the opportunity to supervise externs and volunteers and give presentations at schools and local community organizations. Additionally, there will also be opportunities to collaborate with website writers on specific topics for the Child Mind Institute website and with other services within the Child Mind Institute. Training is available in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Brave Buddies, an intensive behavior treatment for Selective Mutism, reading or writing remediation and CogMed working memory training.

Primary Faculty: The SM Program staff includes leading clinical psychologists. Center staff collaborates with pediatric neuropsychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychologists and other staff from our multidisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications
• Doctoral degree from an APA - accredited program in clinical psychology or related field.
• Successful completion of APA – accredited internship.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines.
• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated professional attitude and ability to interface with senior management, clinicians and staff.

To apply click here. 
Please submit your cover letter, resume and a list of three references and description of two cases representing your use of behavioral interventions with a child with an anxiety or mood disorder as one document (10MB limit) in the application section of the site. No phone calls, please.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi, USA - 1 Adult clinical postdoctoral fellowship

The University of Michigan, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology (RPN), Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is accepting applications for an adult clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship to start September, 2013; an earlier start date can be discussed.

The fellowship conforms to APA Division 22 guidelines and includes didactics in core topics in rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology. The primary rotations will be on the inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Service and Consult/Liaison to other services. The Fellow will have opportunity for collaborative research with small clinical samples and/or large databases; interests in Quality Improvement research will be particularly welcome. Clinical RPN fellows receive comprehensive supervision and mentoring of their clinical work, preparation of presentations, and career planning. 

Program graduates are expected to pursue a career in some aspect of rehabilitation psychology/neuropsychology. Applicants should have completed all requirements for a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or Rehabilitation Psychology in an APA-accredited program, and be eligible for a limited license in Michigan, with preference given to those with an APA-accredited internship. Didactic and practical background in neuropsychology is expected, as well as interest and proficiency in psychotherapy. The University of Michigan’s reputation for rehabilitation medicine is nationally known for excellence in clinical services, education and research.

A more comprehensive description of this fellowship can be found at http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/images/RPN%20training_brochure_2011R2.pdf Note that the 2013 Adult Track fellowship is offered as a one-year position, with opportunity to apply for a second year, and note that the Adult Track aims to have an offer accepted in writing by April 2013. The fellowship offers a competitive stipend plus an excellent benefits package. 

Send a letter of interest, CV, a copy of 2 relevant and representative clinical reports (de-identified) and three letters of recommendation to: Nancy Hansen Merbitz, Ph.D., Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, Dept. of PM&R, 325 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108; Fax: 734.936.7048; phone: 708.567.6778 Email: nmerbitz@med.umich.edu.