Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow - Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX invites applications for a Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry/Behavioral Science. The appointment focuses on assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy with youth and families, and coordination within a multidisciplinary team under licensed supervision.

The fellow will conduct child, adolescent, and family evaluations, develop treatment plans, complete clinical documentation, and contribute to education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Completion of an APA-accredited PhD program with degree conferred prior to fellow start date.
• Completion of an APA-approved internship in child and adolescent clinical/counseling or pediatric psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop psychological treatment plans.
• Carry out evidence-based psychotherapy visits with youth and families.
• Complete clinical documentation for all services provided.
• Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by clinical supervisors.
• Communicate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clinical assessment & diagnosis

Clinical documentation writing

Mentoring & teaching

Education

APA-accredited PhD program

APA-approved internship (child/adolescent or pediatric psychology)

Job description

Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow - Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct child, adolescent, and family psychological assessments, provide evidence-based psychotherapy, and coordinate treatment within a multidisciplinary environment, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.
Scope: Institution-wide

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop psychological treatment plans
  
• Carry out evidence-based psychotherapy visits with youth and families
  
• Complete clinical documentation for all services provided
  
• Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by clinical supervisors
  
• Communicate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care
  
• Performs related duties as assigned
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an APA-accredited PhD program with degree conferred prior to fellow start date. Completion of an APA-approved internship in child and adolescent clinical/counseling or pediatric psychology.
  

KNOWLEDGE I SKILLS I ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic theory and concepts in cognitive and behavioral therapy
  
• Ability to assess and diagnose common psychological problems and psychiatric diagnoses experienced by youth and families
  
• Writing skills for clinical documentation.
  
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with medical students, residents, and fellows
  

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

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