Psychology Clinical Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend above NIH levels

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites outstanding candidates for two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in pediatric psychology.

Fellows train in a clinician-scientist model with supervision in both clinical care and research, alongside access to world-renowned mentors and extensive educational resources. The program emphasizes collaboration with pediatric subspecialties and medical teams, offers a competitive stipend (above NIH

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred) and completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).

Responsibilities

• Clinical care and research under supervision in a clinician-scientist model.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialties and medical treatment teams.
• Engage in independent research and pursue professional development opportunities.

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology. The postdoctoral fellowship program is designed to enhance the skills of psychology trainees preparing for a career in a pediatric academic medical setting. As a fellow, you will benefit from an individualized training team, access to world renowned interdisciplinary mentors, a top-ranked scientific environment, exceptional educational resources for professional growth, and superb benefits and professional development. Postdoctoral fellows are trained within a clinician scientist model and are provided with supervision in both the provision of clinical care and research. Additionally, a consultation-liaison approach allows the fellow to collaborate with a variety of pediatric subspecialties and medical treatment teams. Two-year postdoctoral fellowships incorporating both clinical and research activities are offered. Strong candidates for a clinical-only training program may be considered.

Eligibility

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred) and completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).

Benefits

• St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends (currently 24% above NIH levels), health benefits (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision), and a professional development allowance.
• Fellows receive a professional development allowance, research allowance, a personal computer for use during the fellowship, tuition assistance, dependent care assistance, moving allowance, an employer-contributed retirement savings plan, an onsite health and fitness facility, flexible health and dependent care savings accounts, medical, dental and vision insurance (cost shared), and disability, long term disability, and group life insurance.

Work Environment & Location

Memphis offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with excellent cultural and recreational amenities.

About St. Jude: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee and is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric catastrophic illness. The hospital has a primary emphasis in treating youth with cancer, sickle cell disease, other hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and pediatric neurological diseases. We have an international patient population, which allows fellows to enhance their skills in working with diverse populations. St. Jude is consistently ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric cancer hospital, with a strong commitment to patient-family centered care. St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list.

Contact

For questions, please contact Kendra Parris, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms

No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Additional Information

St. Jude is a recognized APPIC member (www.appic.org). We will be participating in the Common Hold Date. For more information about the Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences, please visit: www.stjude.org/research/departments/psychology.html.