Psychology Post Doctoral Fellowship

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis and St. Paul is recruiting for a 2027-2028 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric and Outpatient Psychology. The program provides outpatient therapy, psychological assessment, and inpatient consultation with pediatric psychology faculty.

Fellows will conduct assessments, participate in didactics, and work within multidisciplinary teams to advance child and adolescent mental health. Applications are rolling with key dates noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Conferred doctorate in Clinical, School, or Counseling psychology with child emphasis preferred.
• Completed APA-approved internship by start time of postdoctoral fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy and psychological assessment for pediatric populations.
• Participate in inpatient consultation and liaison activities across campuses.
• Engage in monthly didactics and case presentations; supervision opportunities available.

Skills

Diagnostic assessment

Evidence-based treatments

Timely documentation

Independent therapy

Education

Doctorate in Clinical, School, or Counseling psychology

APA-approved internship completion

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

The Children’s MN Department of Psychological Services is pleased to recruit for our 2027-2028 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Pediatric and Outpatient Psychology

The Psychological Services department provides services on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. Specific services include individual and family therapy, psychological assessment, and inpatient consultation and liaison. We also have pediatric psychologists embedded in a number of specialty clinics. Our psychologists make up the faculty of the fellowship training program.

We currently have openings for 3 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunities in the following:

Position 1

Outpatient therapy and assessment with added training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Training done by certified Within Agency Trainer.

Positions 2-3

Pediatric psychology placements in 1 or 2 of the following specialties, along with outpatient therapy caseload derived from specialty and consult referrals.

• Diabetes
• Feeding Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Behavioral Sleep Medicine
• Cancer and Blood Disorders
• Integrated Behavioral Health

All fellows will participate in inpatient consultation and liaison, monthly didactics, and case presentations throughout the year. Fellowships will be based on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. Opportunity to supervise and/or mentor practicum students will be available.

This fellowship is a clinical fellowship, with much of the time spent on activities related to clinical service provision either in the outpatient clinic, in their specialty area, or consultation and liaison. This includes face-to-face clinical care, charting, case management, care coordination, and observation of clinical work of others. The remainder of their time will be spent on supervision, didactics/professional development, and other related learning activities. The fellows will work with medical providers, multidisciplinary teams (e.g., psychiatrists, nursing, social workers, occupational therapists, etc.), and families to advance skills in training, policy, and practice related to child and adolescent mental health services.

Qualifications

• Conferred doctorate in Clinical, School, or Counseling psychology from APA-approved institution, child emphasis preferred.
• Completed APA-approved internship by start time of postdoctoral fellowship.

Important Dates

• Application due date: Friday, December 11, 2026
• Interview notifications: Monday, December 21, 2026
• Fellowship start date: Tuesday, September 7, 2027
• Fellowship end date: Friday, September 1, 2028

Applications are rolling.
Interviews will be conducted virtually on January 8, 2027, and January 12, 2027. Offers will be made after interviews and can be held until the APPIC common hold date of February 16, 2027.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to comfortably complete and document a psychology diagnostic assessment.
• Training in and/or experience with evidence-based treatments.
• Timely completion of documentation.
• Readiness to engage in therapy independently (without supervisor present).

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Questions May Be Directed To Either Of The Following

Sarah Jerstad, PhD, LP
Medical Director of Outpatient Mental Health Services
Psychological Services
[phone]
[e-mail]

Felicia Mead
Senior Provider Recruitment Consultant
Department of Human Resources
[phone]
[e-mail]