Child Psychology Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC invites applications for a Child Psychology Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship within the Division of Child and Family Mental Health and Community Psychiatry.

The role emphasizes broad child and family behavioral health interventions in an academic medical center, with opportunities for diagnostic evaluation, testing, and psychotherapy in outpatient clinics and potential inpatient consultation exposure.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related field from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Eligible to pursue provisional licensure as a psychologist in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical training across assessment, testing, and psychotherapy for children and families.
• Engage in diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing in outpatient settings.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and participate in inpatient consultation services as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to education, research, and departmental activities.

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (APA‑accredited)

Completion of APA‑accredited internship

Eligible for provisional licensure in North Carolina

Job description

Child Psychology Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship - Duke Health, Durham, NC

The Division of Child and Family Mental Health and Community Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a non-regular rank appointment as a Psychology Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship. The ideal applicant will have experience in a broad range of child and family behavioral health interventions in an academic medical center setting with an emphasis on working with children and families.

Clinical responsibilities:

The position offers advanced clinical training in the practice of psychology across our child and family psychology assessment, treatment, and consultation services. Approximately 90% (4.5 days/week) of the position involves supervised practice of clinical activities, including the provision of diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, and psychotherapy (individual, family, and/or group) in outpatient specialty clinic settings. Clinic settings include opportunities to provide care to children and adolescents who are experiencing acute and chronic medical illnesses, autism and/or intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), pain conditions, substance use disorders, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, traumatic stress, and somatic symptom-related disorders. Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings is also expected. There may be opportunities for participation in the pediatric inpatient consultation and liaison services.

Academic responsibilities:

Approximately 10% (1/2 day/week) of the position will include training and education, providing clinical supervision and didactic instruction focused on resident trainees and health professions students on inpatient services and outpatient services at any Duke location. May also include occasional lectures, small group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, or mentorship.

Other responsibilities:

Participate in the educational, research, and administrative activities of the Department and Division of Child and Family Mental Health and Community Psychiatry and departmental activities and meetings.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related field from an APA-accredited doctoral program and completion of an APA accredited internship. Applicants must be eligible to pursue provisional licensure as a psychologist in North Carolina.

About Duke:

Duke is a premier organization dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Duke's overall benefit plan has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, dental care and retirement, Duke also offers a wide range of family-friendly and cultural benefits to attract, support and reward the skilled employees that help Duke remain a premier education, research and health care institution. Duke is located in Durham, NC (http://www.durham-nc.com/), a creative, innovative community that is a nexus for learning, research, and industry. Durham is part of the larger Research Triangle area that includes the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and numerous biotechnology, government, and other enterprises.

The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of more than two million residents that offers diverse opportunity. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage – there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers – Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live. To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit https://www.discoverdurham.com/

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