Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychiatry - Behavioral Sleep Medicine

The Ohio State University; Upper Arlington (OH); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH invites applications for a full-time, one-year clinical postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). The program emphasizes comprehensive sleep assessment, evidence-based interventions, and management of comorbid conditions. Fellows participate in supervision, didactics, and research with an interdisciplinary team.

Location is outpatient care in Upper Arlington. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or PsyD from an APA-accredited program by the start of fellowship.

Aufgaben

• Provide outpatient clinical services (80%) including psychodiagnostic assessments and evidence-based individual psychotherapy.
• Engage in didactics, supervision, and research activities as agreed with supervisors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (psychiatry, psychology, sleep medicine) and participate in meetings.
• May mentor interns or students and contribute to accreditation activities.

Ausbildung

Ph.D./PsyD from APA-accredited program

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychiatry - Behavioral Sleep Medicine

Department:

Medicine | Psychiatry

Postdoctoral Fellow, Behavioral Sleep Medicine

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health invites applications for a full-time, one-year (2027-2028, with an option to renew) clinical postdoctoral fellow in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM).

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program provides patients with evidence-based care for insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, hypersomnia, and parasomnias, along with positive airway pressure desensitization / adherence and sedative hypnotic medication tapering support. The fellowship training emphasizes comprehensive sleep assessment, case conceptualization, flexible implementation of evidence-based interventions, and management of comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions.

In addition to providing clinical services, fellows participate in clinical supervision, didactics, and research activities as agreed upon with fellowship supervisors. Throughout the training year, fellows work closely with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., psychiatry, psychology, sleep medicine). Fellows may also have the opportunity to work closely with other BSM trainees and other psychology fellows in the department.

Responsibilities

Provision of outpatient clinical services (80%)

• Conducting psychodiagnostic assessments and providing evidence-based individual psychotherapy within the BSM team (2-3 days per week).
• Conducting psychodiagnostic assessments and providing individual and/or group psychotherapy as part of an elective rotation (1-2 days per week) selected through the development of an individualized training plan based on the fellow’s training goals and interests. Examples of possible elective rotations (dependent on supervisor availability) include:
  • Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence and Parasomnias
  • Behavioral Cardiology
  • Women’s Behavioral Health
  • Depression Recovery Center
  • Pain Medicine
  • Trauma and Stressor-related Disorders

Didactics/Professional Development/Research (15%)

• The fellow will be expected to participate in BSM team meetings, fellowship didactics, departmental Grand Rounds, and other departmental educational / professional development opportunities as agreed upon with supervisor(s).
• The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in up to one day of mentored research under faculty supervision. This can involve secondary analysis of existing/archival data or adding a component to an existing project. Research offerings vary annually, are contingent on available funding, and will be discussed with interested fellows during onboarding / orientation. Departmental research activity can be viewed here: https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/research-and-clinical-trials.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Attend and contribute to program staff and treatment team meetings. Attend staff in-services and other meetings as required.
• Work within the clinical team to support our programs maintain full accreditation (e.g., JCAHO).
• May represent the program or hospital by participating in committees, conferences, and public meetings, and by providing educational presentations to groups.
• May mentor interns or students from graduate programs.
• Set an example of high professional standards through professional conduct and adherence to the dress code.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of experience, expertise, and credentials.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. or PsyD from an APA-accredited program by the start of fellowship. All requirements for degree, including an APA-accredited psychology doctoral program and internship, must be completed prior to start date and will be verified.

Location:

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington (1005)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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