Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County in Milwaukee, WI is recruiting two Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to provide direct psychological services to clients with complex mental health needs. Fellows will receive supervision, perform assessments, and participate in interdisciplinary recovery planning.

Required are a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, APPIC/APA-aligned internship standards, and US citizenship. Residency in Wisconsin within six months is expected; travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• US citizenship by start of fellowship.
• Doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology; APA-preferred.
• Predoctoral internship meeting APPIC standards; APA internships preferred.
• Must establish Wisconsin residency within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological services to clients with complex mental health disorders.
• Receive training and education from supervisors in psychology services.
• Conduct assessments to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Complete evaluations to support treatment planning.
• Develop and implement recovery plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide active psychotherapy and clinical consultation to support care.
• Assist in training and education of staff and community partners.
• Apply evidence-based treatments and trauma-informed practices.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ethics, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and responsibility in care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessments

Clinical interviews

Psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Behavioral Health Services

Recruiting for two (2) openings

Salary: $60,000

Closing Date: Monday, January 4, 2027 @ 11:59 pm

Job Duties

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows receive specialized training and education from Psychology Department supervisors in the delivery of psychological services to persons with complex and co-occurring mental health disorders. These roles provide direct psychological services, facilitate the transfer of institutional and professional knowledge, and constitute an investment in the future of mental health services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to assist in the process of accurate diagnosis and treatment of various mental disorders. Assessments typically include clinical interviews with supporting collateral information.
• Complete evaluations to aid in the assessment and treatment planning process. Evaluations may incorporate clinical interviews, collateral information, and psychological test data.
• Participate in the process of developing and implementing recovery plans. Work as part of an interdisciplinary approach to recovery.
• Provide active treatment for clients utilizing psychotherapy.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to help support the interdisciplinary approach to treatment at Behavioral Health Services. Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral support plans to address the needs of patients with challenging behaviors.
• Assist in the ongoing efforts to assure that all employees meet the necessary training requirements. Provide educational opportunities to community partners, which fosters community-based treatment and recovery.
• Possess and remain current in knowledge of evidence-based treatments in mental health care and practice accordingly. Conduct oneself in a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed manner.
• Understand and comply with State, Federal, and other regulatory guidelines, laws, and requirements in the delivery of mental health care and performance of hospital and program functions. Understand and comply with employment policies and procedures.
• Understand and comply with professional and ethical standards and guidelines in the field of Psychology and mental health care. Conduct behavior in accordance with the law and resolve conflicts between various requirements to the best of one's ability.
• Accept feedback, engage in reflective practice, and be accountable. Demonstrate and practice cultural humility. Advocate and support clients to promote self-direction, dignity, and opportunities for growth.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Travel

Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time in this role.

Experience

A prospective Postdoctoral Fellow must be a United States citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, has completed all professional doctoral degree requirements from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology. This includes anticipated completion of a predoctoral internship meeting the standards established by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), although predoctoral internships accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred. Thus, prior to beginning the Fellowship program, the prospective Fellow must have the diploma in hand or a letter from the Director of Graduate Studies verifying the completion of all degree requirements, pending the institution graduation ceremony.

Education

Possession or anticipated possession of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university is required. Applicants who have obtained their doctoral degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred. The Original Examination is open to anyone with the required experience and education.

NOTE

This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated curriculum vita and cover letter outlining experience.