Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

LifeStance Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Dependent Care Account

Job summary

A national mental healthcare provider is offering a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology for 2025-2026. The fellowship will provide training in evidence-based therapy for diverse patient needs, including specialized tracks. Candidates must hold a doctorate in psychology and complete an APA-accredited internship. The role offers a stipend of $50,000, health benefits, and is structured for a 40-hour work week without on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Completed APA-accredited internship prior to the fellowship start.
• Must apply for licensure and take EPPP and MA state exam soon after eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, and triage resources.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment for various disorders.
• Participate in didactics and supervision.

Skills

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Tele-psychology

Education

Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited program

Job description

Overview

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

The postdoctoral fellowship for 2025-2026 focuses on training competent clinical psychologists to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting. Fellows will receive broad training in evidence-based clinical interventions for a diverse patient population and will participate in didactics, clinical supervision with staff, and group consultation meetings. The program offers four tracks for specialization.

Tracks

• Therapy - Child, Adolescent, and Family
• Therapy - Adult
• Therapy - Generalist
• Integrated Care

Responsibilities and Training Opportunities

• Provide consultation to providers, brief assessment, evidence-based intervention, and triage to other LifeStance departments or community resources
• Learn about the model of integrated primary care and work on a multidisciplinary team
• Engage in a fast-paced clinical environment with diverse presentations; communicate clinical information efficiently
• Deliver evidence-based treatment (including CBT, health psychology/behavioral medicine, biofeedback and stress management, traditional psychodynamic models, and tele-psychology) for a variety of disorders
• Participate in didactics, individual supervision, weekly group supervision, and specialty consultation groups
• Attend ethics, assessment, psychopathology, and evidence-based treatment seminars; engage in supervision and rounds

Prerequisites and Eligibility

• Must have earned a doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program and completed an APA-accredited internship; all doctoral requirements must be completed prior to the starting date

Expectations and Schedule

• The fellowship begins on August 25, 2025
• Typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; no on-call or overnight duties except emergency coverage
• Up to 2 evenings per week; approximately 25 patient contact hours per week
• Fellows are expected to apply for licensure and take exams (EPPP and MA state exam) as soon as eligible in Massachusetts

Compensation and Benefits

• Stipend of $50,000 for the fellowship year
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Account

Application Materials

• Application cover sheet
• Letter of interest (no more than 2 pages, including track choice and rationale, summary of training/experience, and fit for LifeStance)
• CV
• Transcript of all doctoral work
• Applications requested before December 20, 2024; virtual interviews in January 2025; offers typically on or before February 24, 2025

About LifeStance Health and Equity

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidence-based, medically driven treatment for children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings and via telemedicine. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists nationwide. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Our values include Belonging, Empathy, Courage, and One Team. Belonging: everyone can show up as their authentic self. Empathy: we seek diverse perspectives and listen without judgment. Courage: we are accountable for doing the right thing. One Team: we work together toward a shared purpose.