Anxiety Treatment Postdoctoral Fellow CBT Focus

Light On Anxiety; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Company laptop and tech stipend

CE/CME opportunities

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers in Oak Brook, IL, offers a two-year post-doctoral fellowship providing advanced clinical training, supervision and licensure support. Fellows conduct intake assessments and provide individual psychotherapy to clients of all ages, with opportunities for group therapy and neuropsychological testing.

The program emphasizes evidence-based CBT for anxiety and related disorders, with weekly supervision, access to the Clinical Training Institute, and pathways to

Qualifications

• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral internship, or one that meets APPIC standards.
• Doctoral degree must be fully completed prior to the fellowship start date.
• Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical growth, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including at least 22 hours of client sessions.
• Provide individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults using CBT for anxiety-related disorders.
• Clinical management of all assigned cases and collaboration with care teams.
• Coordinate crisis response and ensure timely documentation and administrative requirements.
• Seek continuing education to stay current with evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Support licensure process and participate in supervision sessions.

Skills

CBT for anxiety and related disorders

Communication

Lifelong learning

Professional ethics

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology

Job description

Who We Are:

Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, founded in 2012, is a fast-paced, rapidly growing practice that provides state of the art, cutting edge treatments for anxiety, OCD and related conditions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychiatric medication management and psychological testing. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety strives to exceed client expectations and is committed to excellence in customer service at each step of the anxiety treatment process. We pride ourselves in working collaboratively and providing treatment that is compassionate, personalized and action-oriented.

Light On Anxiety offers best in class continuing education through our Clinical Training Institute, which includes case consultation, Clinical Grand Rounds, our Learning Lab and a robust assortment of self-guided training materials to keep staff apprised of innovations in empirically-supported treatment models. In addition, many of our clinicians are involved in writing projects such as co-authoring user-friendly workbooks or assisting in the dissemination of high-quality consumer education through our Webzine.

Job Description:

Light On Anxiety's post-doctoral fellows receive the advanced clinical training, education and supervision needed to become leaders in anxiety treatment. The 2 year program provides support with the licensure process and professional development opportunities, including supervision. The post-doc's primary responsibilities include conducting intake assessments and providing individual psychotherapy to clients of all ages. Opportunities for group therapy and neuropsychological testing services may be provided based on post-doc interest.

Training Activities Include:

• One hour of weekly individual supervision
• One hour of weekly group supervision
• Participation in Light On Anxiety's Clinical Training Institute

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a full time schedule of 40 hours per week, including a minimum of 22 hours engaged in client sessions per week
• Provide child, adolescent and adult clients with empirically supported treatment via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), PANDAS, panic disorder, parent coaching, performance anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety, social anxiety, Tourette's syndrome / tic disorder and other anxiety, OCD and related disorders.
• Clinical management of all assigned cases
• Communicate and consult with members of each clients care team (legal guardians, families, and other internal and external parties) as necessary and appropriate
• Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate
• Coordinate crisis response for client emergencies, including coordination of care with outside institutions
• Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner
• Complete all required trainings
• Actively seek continuing education to stay informed of all evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance during all interactions with clients and stakeholders
• Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with clients, external clinical stakeholders, and the Practices administrative team
• Actively participate in continuing education initiatives and small group supervision
• Make positive contributions to the Practices culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Flexible work arrangements, including one fully virtual day
• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• 1 weekend day required

What We Offer:

• Annual salary of $58,000, with an increase to $60,000 beginning in your second year of employment
• Participation in and certification through Light On Anxiety's year long Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD and related conditions
• Paid Time Off and paid company-observed holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Dependent Care and Commuter FSAs
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Company sponsored Basic Life / AD&D
• Company laptop, ongoing technical support and technology stipend
• Company sponsored continuing education programs to fulfill CE/CME requirements
• Supervision needed to obtain independent licensure
• Company-sponsored malpractice insurance
• Reimbursement for licensure examination, registration and renewal fees
• Administrative team to build your caseload and manage billing, scheduling and credentialing
• Gorgeous, modern office space and amenities, allowing for maximum peer collaboration
• Great opportunities for consultation, collaboration and growth
• A team-based approach for outpatient mental health services where passionate healers come together to bring out the best in our clients and ourselves

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program, or an institutionally accredited program. If degree is in a different specialty, must provide a certificate of equivalency from an APA-accredited retraining program
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral internship, or one that meets APPIC standards
• Doctoral degree must be fully completed prior to the fellowship start date
• Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders
• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical growth, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback while working effectively through ambiguity
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through in clinical and team responsibilities
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving client, clinical, and organizational needs
• Direct, respectful, and proactive communication style
• Capacity to reflect, problem-solve, and stay engaged when work feels imperfect
• Alignment with a values-driven workplace that prioritizes resilience, collaboration, and growth
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to diverse perspectives
  

Come join a team that promotes innovation, growth, and treatment strategies that work!