Clinical Psychology Postdoc — Impactful Mental Health Work

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County in Milwaukee, WI is recruiting two Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to provide direct psychological services to clients with complex mental health needs. Fellows will receive supervision, perform assessments, and participate in interdisciplinary recovery planning.

Required are a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, APPIC/APA-aligned internship standards, and US citizenship. Residency in Wisconsin within six months is expected; travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• US citizenship by start of fellowship.
• Doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology; APA-preferred.
• Predoctoral internship meeting APPIC standards; APA internships preferred.
• Must establish Wisconsin residency within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological services to clients with complex mental health disorders.
• Receive training and education from supervisors in psychology services.
• Conduct assessments to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Complete evaluations to support treatment planning.
• Develop and implement recovery plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide active psychotherapy and clinical consultation to support care.
• Assist in training and education of staff and community partners.
• Apply evidence-based treatments and trauma-informed practices.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ethics, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and responsibility in care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessments

Clinical interviews

Psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Milwaukee County in Milwaukee, WI is recruiting two Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to provide direct psychological services to clients with complex mental health needs. Fellows will receive supervision, perform assessments, and participate in interdisciplinary recovery planning.

Required are a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, APPIC/APA-aligned internship standards, and US citizenship. Residency in Wisconsin within six months is expected; travel up to 10% is possible.