Albany Medical College/Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, USA - Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology (Eating Disorder Specialty Focus)

The Albany Medical College (Albany Medical Center), Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time, one year, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology. The fellowship is designed to prepare Fellows to function as capable professional psychologists assuming multiple roles within an academic psychiatry department or other practice based academic institution. The position offers supervised experience in a number of clinical, research, academic, teaching, and supervisory roles. Fellows are highly encouraged to develop and conduct projects of personal interest and/or value for the department and are also actively involved in ongoing departmental training and research initiatives.

This position will involve the fellow spending 50% of their time working with the Division of Clinical Nutrition providing psychotherapy and case management services to patients admitted to Albany Medical Center with severe eating disorders. They will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate discharge for these patients. They will also work with Department of Psychiatry faculty to facilitate an eating disorder group for families.

The remaining 50% of the fellow’s time will involve a range of activities, including: research, general outpatient psychotherapy, program development, consultation, medical student and psychiatry resident education (teaching). Research endeavors typically include opportunities for authorship and conference presentations. Fellows are provided ample clinical hours and supervision leading to competency for independent practice and preparation for licensure.

Fellows are expected to possess the capacity for collaboration as well as independent self-directed academic work. We desire Fellows with excellent interpersonal skills and strong clinical, research, and writing abilities. We welcome applications from Clinical and Counseling Psychology students (Ph.D. and Psy.D.).

The Fellowship is a full time, year-long program with a salary of $40,000, with health benefits partially covered by the institution with a minimal cost to fellows, and scheduled vacation. The program is currently accepting applications for one (1) position as described above. However, the trainee will work within a cohort of five post-doctoral fellows for the training year. The training year begins September 1st and ends August 31st (start date may be flexible). The program is coordinated by the Director of Training, Robert Hubbell, Psy.D., and the Department Chair, Victoria Balkoski, M.D.

Deadline for applications is Monday, April 25th, 2016

Applicants should send (e-mail, preferred) a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and two (2) letters of reference to:

Robert O. Hubbell Jr., Psy.D.
Albany Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry
25 Hackett Blvd., MC-164
Albany, NY 12208
HubbelR@mail.amc.edu

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA - 1 Postdoctoral fellowship in reading disability

We are recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow to assist with our ongoing research projects being carried out in association with the NICHD-funded Florida Learning Disabilities Research Center (www.fsuld.org).

The mission of the Center is to increase our understanding of the nature and origins of learning disabilities and to apply this knowledge to improve prevention, early identification, and remediation. This is a unique, 2-year position co-funded by the FSU Foundation and the FSU College of Arts & Sciences. It primarily a research assignment but also includes a teaching assignment of 1 undergraduate course per academic year. Consequently, this position is ideal for a candidate who aspires to become a professor in a major research university. A PhD in psychology, education, statistics, communication disorders, or a related field is required by the date of appointment, but is not required for applying. The successful candidate will have a substantive research interest in reading disabilities/dyslexia or other related learning disabilities and have expertise in one or more of the following methodologies: advanced statistical methods; meta-analysis; risk assessment; genetics; or imaging. Familiarity and experience with relevant software is essential. Opportunities exist for participation in data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and collaboration with ongoing research projects. Training and experience in advanced statistical methods is available.

Interested candidates should send a CV; a cover letter describing your relevant experiences,skills, and future goals; and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly to Rick Wagner at rkwagner@psy.fsu.edu. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable, but no earlier than September 1, 2016. FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled Veteran Employer. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

Hope Haven Psychological Resource, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - 1 Post-doctoral fellowship

This appointment is a full time (40-50 Hours per Week) position with a start date of Fall 2016 (specifics negotiable). This position has a one (1) year term with a possible second and third year agreement. Extension of a second and third year will be discussed no less than 90 days prior to the
end of the first year term. Position will includes a major focus on child, youth, and family therapy, with experiences providing therapy in office, school, and shelter settings. Psychological Assessment
experience and knowledge is required. Below you will find an outline of the benefits for the 2016-2017 Postdoctoral Psychology

Fellow position:
1) Annual Salary: $31,500
2) Medical and Dental Insurance: Health Plans are not provided for this position
3) Other Insurance:
-Hope Haven will reimburse 100% of your Individual Professional Liability Insurance for the 2016-2017 Postdoctoral Term
-Hope Haven will pay 100% of your State Required Worker’s Compensation Insurance
4) Time-Off Accruals: Postdoctoral Fellow will receive 7 PTO/Sick Leave (or 56 hours) Days Annually, as well as nine (9) paid holidays per calendar year, to include 7 Observed Agency Holidays.
5) Supervision: Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a minimum of 1.5 hours of weekly supervision
6) Clinical Didactic: Postdoctoral Fellow will receive twice a month Reading Didactic plus once monthly video conferencing workshop conducted by the International Psychoanalytic Institute (IPI) September 2016-May 2017
7) Conference: Postdoctoral Fellow will receive $200.00 to utilize towards Continuing Education Workshop, Conference, or Training
8) Private Practice Training Rotation (Optional): Post-doctoral Fellow will receive training, shadow, and gain experience pertinent to the administration and financial aspects of operating a Behavioral Health Private Practice.

Interested persons please forward a Cover Letter and Vita to Dr. Benetta Johnson, Ph.D., HSPP,
bjohnson@hopehavenpsych.org

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA - 1 Post-doctoral position in Childhood Mood Disoders.

This grant-funded position (NIMH R01) will provide the successful candidate with experience in: grant writing; analyzing, presenting, and publishing study findings; assessment/treatment of youth and young adults with a wide array of psychopathology including depressive and bipolar spectrum disorders; and supervising students in a large lab.

Clinical and research supervision provided; license eligibility anticipated after 2 years. More information about our research can be found at http://faculty.psy.ohio-state.edu/1/fristad/

Applicants must have completed an APA accredited doctoral program and internship with specialization in clinical child psychology. Start date: July 1-Sept 1, 2016 (There is flexibility to start earlier if the candidate is available). Stipend: $42,000 + benefits, including professional travel. Columbus, OH is a vibrant community with a 1.8 million population base and diverse cultural, sports, dining and recreational opportunities (check us out at www.experiencecolumbus.com); cost-of-living is low. Send vita and three reference letters to Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP, 1670 Upham Dr Ste 460G, Columbus, OH 43210 or mary.fristad@osumc.edu (614) 293-4572. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.