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Denver Health

Psychologist

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K/yr

Postdoctoral fellow will have an active role in various professional psychology activities that may include program development and research, clinical and didactic teaching, and clinical supervision ...

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Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

mkecounty

Milwaukee, WI

$57K/yr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Behavioral Health Services

Salary: $57,500

 

Job Duties: Under the general supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists, ONE Postdoctoral Fellow will receive specialized training and education in the delivery of psychological care to individuals served by the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services (BHS). At least 65% of the Fellow’s time will be spent in the provision of direct psychological services to individuals with a variety of behavioral health needs. A Postdoctoral Fellow’s daily responsibilities will routinely include some or all of the following: diagnostic interviews, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, individual psychotherapy, clinical documentation, team meetings, and clinical consultation as part of an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. This position promotes the transfer of institutional and professional knowledge and constitute an investment in the future of mental health services. As BHS offers an array of crisis services for individuals of all ages in outpatient settings, there exists a diversity of training experiences available in the following clinical service/rotation areas: Mobile Crisis Services and the Outpatient Clinic Services. For more information, please visit our website: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/BHD/Psychology-Fellowship-Program

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: A prospective Postdoctoral Fellow must be a United States citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, has completed all professional doctoral degree requirements from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology. This includes anticipated completion of a predoctoral internship meeting the standards established by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), although predoctoral internships accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred. Thus, prior to beginning the Fellowship program, the prospective Fellow must have the diploma in hand or a letter from the Director of Graduate Studies verifying the completion of all degree requirements, pending the institution graduation ceremony.

Education: Possession or anticipated possession of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university is required. Applicants who have obtained their doctoral degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred. The Original Examination is open to anyone with the required experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of psychological theory and skill in the application of the principles and techniques of clinical psychology; specific training in the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness; knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines; knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic nomenclature; treatment planning and individual/group/family therapy techniques. Training and supervision in group and individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment; leadership ability; knowledge of psychopathology; risk assessment/management skills; the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with patients, multidisciplinary treatment teams, other professionals, community agencies and others.

An online application may be filed at Milwaukee County Careers Candidates will be asked to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e. curriculum vita) and a cover letter describing major career goals and interests. Additional documents (i.e., letters of reference and a copy of the graduate school transcript) should be submitted either directly to the Director of Psychology Training or through the APPIC online application system https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login).

 

NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated curriculum vita and cover letter outlining experience.

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