12 Clinical jobs

CLINICAL-RESEARCH POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY: This is a multifaceted post-doc opportunity to learn about the life-long impact of very early-onset depressive disorders  on psychosocial functioning and cardiovascular health in multiple generations of subjects and the role of maladaptive emotion regulation as a salient risk factor for these disorders. Our newest project focuses on the longitudinal trajectories of mood repair and its psychophysiology up to middle-age among adults with juvenile-onset depressive disorders (and healthy controls), and the role of decision making in emotion regulation. Training opportunities include attendance in Departmental seminars, learning about cardiac psychophysiology (autonomic nervous system processes) and its assessment, and improving skills relevant to producing scientific articles and grant applications. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and assuring quality control, along with coordinating some other aspects of our newest project. The incumbent also will be expected to conduct some research clinical interviews with adults and arrive at DSM diagnoses: if appropriate, he/she also will receive clinical supervision that can be used toward license certification. Duties may include additional tasks and span multiple projects. Requirements are: doctorate in clinical psychology or related field, 3+ years of clinical exposure including experience with standardized diagnostic assessment procedures, preferably in psychiatric settings with adults; 2-3 years of experience in an academic clinical research setting, preferably in research coordination, and familiarity with the clinical and experimental literature on depression. Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and supervisory skills are essential. A multi-year commitment is expected. Qualified candidates (USA citizens or green card holders) may submit their CV and three (3) letters of recommendation via email: to kovacs@pitt.edu or by mail to Dr. Maria Kovacs, Childhood Depression Research Program, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15213. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative-Action and Equal Opportunity employer.

An innovative position is available for a highly motivated individual seeking a post-baccalaureate research assistantship with the research group led by Dr. Maggie O’Haire within the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. The research project will include an NIH-funded clinical trial of the effects of service dogs for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses.  The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day logistical operations of the research project, as well as working closely with research participants under the supervision of the study coordinator. Therefore, the ideal candidate should exhibit a high level of organization, professionalism, reliability, interpersonal communication skills, telephone skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. A substantial portion of the position will be focused on participant communication, meaning building rapport and connecting via telephone calls with military veterans and their spouses. It is essential that the candidate have a desire to communicate with research participants. Complete applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2018. Applications should be submitted electronically via e-mail to burges10@purdue.edu as a single PDF file that includes (1) a cover letter containing a brief narrative summary outlining experience, goals, and qualifications for this position; (2) a current, detailed curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) names of three individuals (academic or professional) that can serve as references. For more information about our group, please visit our website: www.humananimalinteraction.org . 

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college, university, or Professional School with a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) degree in psychology, educational psychology or a related field plus certification by DOPL as Psychology Resident; OR One (1) year of experience in an approved pre-doctoral internship. ~May consider those who are in process of pre-doctoral internship and graduation POSITION SUMMARY:  Performs a variety of working level professional clinical and outpatient psychotherapy, psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning functions as needed to provide mental health program services to individuals, groups, and families. conducts prevention related classes and workshops to individuals, groups or organizations.  MAY DO SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Provides psychological testing and diagnostic services; utilizes various evaluation instruments; performs domestic violence assessments; gathers background information & data; evaluates/assesses mental status; identifies and records emotional functioning and behavioral problems; identifies socialization issues; determines needs related to self help and survival skills; tests clients and determines diagnosis; develops recommendations. Acts as a subject matter expert in giving testimony in court hearings and investigations; attends juvenile court as needed to represent client needs and provide professional opinions related to adolescent/adult status, competency, custody, etc.; provides consultation to judicial and legal personnel. May conduct client discharge planning, screens outpatient and aftercare programs to ensure continuity of client care; provides liaison between aftercare teams of the Utah State Hospital and the local mental health program; assists in screening and evaluation of referrals from local agencies. Provides direct and indirect clinical services for various clients referred by courts or DCFS; conducts assessments for non-clients; determines need for additional services, i.e., anger management, group therapy, substance abuse treatment, clinical counseling, etc.; performs individual, family, collateral and group psychotherapy; manages personal case load; provides training and consultation services to individuals, groups, families and organizations. Develops and writes recovery plans; participates in staff and peer review meetings; monitors, evaluates and interprets diagnosis, goals and progress notes related to individual clients; assists with document reviews to assure compliance with record keeping requirements, policies, and outside audit regulations. Serves as liaison to various agencies, i.e., courts, DFCS, etc., providing complementary services and special programs to selected target groups; coordinates mutual and cooperative efforts; performs various public relations; participates in public forums and makes public addresses; prepares mental status reports and conducts exams for disability determinations for social security and Medicaid. Develops support groups for assigned areas of specialization; develops client networks and transition groups; provides training, consultation, and related mental health specialty services; consults as a member of the daytime and 24 hour crisis team; responds to life threatening or severe trauma situations; provides crisis counseling and therapy. Performs various administrative functions related to client and program records; documents service hours; develops and updates assessments, charts, treatment plans & reviews and progress notes; collects and records data regarding client enrollment, fee setting, billing, Medicaid audits, etc. Monitors client behaviors and reaction to medications as needed to avoid adverse side affects; receives medical instruction from nursing staff. Performs general case monitoring and management; assists in determining appropriate treatments and timely termination of clients’ relationship by participating in a group staff decision making meeting. Coordinates with supervisors regarding issues and problems that interfere with assignments, goals, treatment plans, and projects. Performs other related duties as required.

There is an opening for a postdoctoral researcher within Dr. Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing’s Translational Research of Adolescent Change (TRAC) Lab, with opportunities for co-mentorship through Dr. Anna Wilson’s Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab, commencing immediately. The Postdoctoral Scholar directly supports a new longitudinal clinical research study examining risk and protective factors for substance abuse in adolescents prescribed opioids for pain management. Generally, the TRAC Lab focuses on understanding how adolescents change their behavior, and how to improve treatments to maximize their behavior change. The ARPP Lab focuses on biopsychosocial models of pediatric pain prevention. A postdoc in this position would have opportunities to work with large, longitudinal, multimethod (e.g., neuroimaging; actigraphy; lab pain testing) datasets. Please apply online through the OHSU Jobs website to position IRC68633. Email traclab (at) ohsu.edu if you have difficulties locating the official job post.

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in clinical science. The successful candidate will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to understand affective and behavioral predictors of psychological risk. Specifically, this research program, led by Dr. Karin Coifman, aims to examine the association between emotion response behavior and risk for affective disease following aversive life events. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to coordinate a new 5-year NIMH funded project that aims to investigate the role of emotion flexibility in psychological adaptation following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  related manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings.   This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in clinical science. Pending final grant funding, the position is a minimum of two years. However, renewal of annual appointments will be dependent upon performance.  Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel.  P ostdoc Description Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and be license-eligible by Summer 2018. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence in emotion-related research and/or affective neuroscience related to psychopathology. Advanced quantitative skills are required. All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ( kcoifman@kent.edu ;  330-672-9155 ). Send a CV, three letters of reference, relevant reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests and long term career goals to:  Dr. Karin Coifman, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 or by email to  kcoifman@kent.edu .  The deadline for applications is May 1 but all materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Kent State University  is nestled in between two large urban cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The Kent campus alone boasts nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university maintains strong corporate and community partnerships, including strong ties to prominent area research institutions such as The Cleveland Clinic. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty live often within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors. Moreover, there is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Postdoctoral Associate Position at the Rutgers GSAPP Center for Psychological Services Position Description The Center for Psychological Services at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) announces an opening for a full-time, 2-Year (1-year renewable for a 2nd year) postdoctoral associate.  The post-doctoral associate will be involved in providing direct clinical services, supervision of graduate students and assisting the Director and Assistant Director with administration of the training center.  The Center for Psychological Services Located at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), the Center for Psychological Services (CPS), has been in operation since 1929. CPS a large-training center for doctoral students and post-doctoral associates providing psychotherapeutic, educational, and career service opportunities to a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of psychological problems and difficulties.  There are a number of specialty programs that operate within the Center, including clinics for anxiety disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, couples therapy, Tourette syndrome, youth anxiety and depression, ADHD, and youth in foster care.   Responsibilities Assist in the oversight of programming and day-to-day operations of the Center for Psychological Services including but not limited to the following: Provide oversight, training and supervision of Center Coordinators and Liaisons Developing strategies and programming to improve training for students and service delivery for clients Provide oversight and training on clinic documentation, EMR and ensure compliance of Center policies and procedures Overseeing and providing clinical supervision Providing outreach to community and other university departments to aid in recruitment and retention of supervisors and clients Updating clinic materials including policy and procedures documentation, consents, brochures, advertisements, website, etc. Assist with generating reports for Faculty Clinic Advisory Committee and others requestors, including grants and contracts Coordinate with specialty clinics and ancillary programs and staff to promote integration Provide assistance with student clinic advisory committees Provide individual, group and/or family therapy and psychological assessments   Serve as a supervisory key member of the assessment team and perform the following duties including but not limited to: Under supervision, supervise doctoral student assessments of children and adults who present with a wide range of ADHD, learning issues, and social-emotional disorders Oversee and provide clinical supervision for the assessment peer supervision program Provide didactics for peer supervisors and assessment team members Collaborate with the Rutgers University Office of Disability Services (ODS) to ensure psychological testing requirements are met for students needing academic accommodations Coordinate procedures with the Assessment Coordinator and Test Kit Liaison   Conduct psychotherapy and Psychological Assessments Conduct weekly psychological and neuropsychological assessments Conduct weekly individual and/or group psychotherapy   Participate in the following: Weekly Staff Meetings Weekly Supervision by Licensed Psychologists Qualifications Completion of PhD or PsyD in Clinical and/or School Psychology Significant knowledge of and experience in conducting psychological assessments using a wide range of assessment measures Excellent report writing and organizational skills An interest in learning about clinic administration Past experience coordinating programs and/or providing supervision preferred Compensation $41,667 annual salary, 15 days paid time off (in addition to university holidays), and a full health benefits package. To Apply: Please provide a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to Craig Springer, PhD, Director, Center for Psychological Services at GSAPP (craig.springer@rutgers.edu).  Affirmative Action Policy   It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

The Social and Clinical Neuroscience Lab  http://smu-scn.com/  (PI: Ben Tabak) in the department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to begin in the Summer of 2018 for a term of one year with the potential to add additional years depending on funding. The post doctoral scholar's primary function will be to analyze data and write papers from existing datasets that integrate social and clinical psychology with neuroscientific methods such as fMRI, pharmacological administration, and genetics.  Essential Functions: Analyze existing fMRI and behavioral data from previous studies examining the effects of oxytocin and vasopressin administration on several social processes.  Analyze existing self-report and behavioral data from a three-site study examining psychometric properties of different domains of social cognition, and associations of these social cognitive domains with outcomes including empathic accuracy. Assist in developing new neuroimaging paradigms involving similar topics. Assist in grant development for future studies.     Education and Experience: Applicants must have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, statistics or a related field. Experience in fMRI and behavioral data analysis is required. Proficiency using MATLAB, SPM, SPSS, and other similar programs is desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Candidate must demonstrate strong quantitative skills using a variety of statistical techniques.  Candidate must possess strong writing skills with a motivation to publish, and an interest in the neurobiology of social processes. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Please include curriculum vitae (CV) , one page statement of interest and contact information of two references for full consideration . Physical/Environmental Demands: Stand Push/pull Handle objects (dexterity) Sit for long period of time. Deadline to Apply: This position is open until filled.  Review of applications will begin immediately. EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601,  accessequity@smu.edu .    

The Department of Psychology invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions in PSYCHOLOGY, beginning August 2018. Each position is for one year initially, but there is a possibility that either or both could continue for a second year or be advertised as permanent positions.  One position is in COUNSELING/CLINICAL . Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in counseling or clinical psychology at the time of appointment. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in abnormal psychology and counseling, as well as introductory psychology.  The second position is OPEN AREA . Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in an empirical-scientific area of psychology at the time of appointment (e.g., biological, social, applied). Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in psychology, as well as those in the successful candidate’s area of expertise.  For information on the department’s offerings and current faculty see http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/psychology . The shape of the psychology major follows the recommendations of the 2008 National Conference on Undergraduate Education in Psychology, including basic courses in four specific domains: biological, developmental, cognitive, and social. Excellent teaching and mentoring of students are the highest priorities of the College. The successful candidate will be an active scholar interested in conducting research in collaboration with undergraduate students. Experience with the liberal arts is highly desired. Standard teaching load is 21 credits (3:1:3), which includes one course in our intensive January term. Typical class sizes range from 20-35. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Application should include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy that clearly articulates a commitment to liberal arts education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 2-3 letters of recommendation. At least one letter must address teaching. Send materials to HR@collegeofidaho.edu . Additional information may be requested of qualified candidates as we move through the applicant review process.  The College of Idaho values personal attention and collegiality, thus a familiarity with and understanding of a small and residential campus are highly desirable. A sincere interest in students, excellent communication skills, and support of the College’s mission are also required. For more information on The College of Idaho, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu .  The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The laboratory of Dr. Ferrarelli at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The goal of the research is to investigate the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, and especially schizophrenia and related disorders, employing neurophysiological and neuroimaging techniques. These techniques include high-density (hd)-EEG, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), fMRI, and 7T Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging (MRSI), applied both during wakefulness and sleep. Our lab ( www.pynel.pitt.edu ) recently utilized some of these techniques to identify several putative biomarkers in patients with chronic schizophrenia, and you will be involved in novel studies assessing these biomarkers in early course psychosis and individuals at clinical high risk for schizophrenia and related disorders. Some of these biomarkers have been associated to memory, plasticity, and general cognitive ability, and tend to predict post-learning performance improvement in healthy individuals. Thus, by collecting these measures in adolescents and young adults, our studies could not only significantly contribute to an early detection and assessment of the level of risk for psychosis, but could also contribute to elucidate some of the neural circuits and mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the normally developing brain. This position is therefore ideal for candidates who are interested in employing a multi-modal imaging approach to characterize brain circuits implicated in risk for psychosis and related cognitive dysfunctions during a critical phase of brain maturation. It will also provide the opportunity to spend time in Pittsburgh, one of the most livable and vibrant cities in the country, and to work in the Department of Psychiatry, a unique environment for young researchers to foster collaboration, be productive, and develop an independent program of research. Applicants should send a CV and a statement of interest to the PI. Candidate Profile: 1) Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, biology, physics, mathematics or other neuroscience-related disciplines 2) Preferred experience in one or more of the above-mentioned techniques 3) One or more first-author publications in an international, peer-reviewed neuroscience journal 4) Strong data-analysis and programming skills (MATLAB, C, R, MNE-Python, or related programming languages) 5) Proficient in spoken and written English

A two-year postdoctoral research fellowship is available at the Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University.  We seek an outstanding researcher with a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field, interested in collaborating in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.  The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Kyungmi Kim and Dr. Charles Sanislow on research projects that investigate memory, perception, and other cognitive/affective processes relevant to self-related processing.  The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to research the mechanisms associated with these processes and also interested in clarifying disruptions in these mechanisms pertinent to clinical problems.  This position is well suited for a recent Ph.D. graduate committed to working at the intersection of cognitive and clinical science.  Methods could include behavioral and cognitive neuroscience approaches (e.g., memory test paradigms, cognitive/perceptual tasks, EEG/ERP).  The fellow will be involved in all aspects of research including study development, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of research findings, will teach an undergraduate seminar one semester each year in their area of interest, and have the opportunity to mentor exceptional undergraduates involved in research.  This fellowship is designed to prepare the fellow to compete successfully for a tenure-track position in cognitive psychology and/or experimental psychopathology, and includes training and supervision to develop an independent research program and to mentor and teach undergraduates.  Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts institution with faculty actively engaged in innovative research. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in psychology or a related field Preferred Qualifications Competitive candidates will have a demonstrated ability to complete projects as evidenced by first-author publications, experience in behavioral experimental research, and proficiency with programming and statistical analysis software (e.g., Matlab, Psyscope, Presentation, Brain Vision Analyzer, R, SPSS). Competencies Organizational skills, Project management, Teamwork/collaboration, Time management, Oral/written communication skills, Respects diversity, Commitment to sustainability Additional Information To apply, please visit: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6257 Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but applications received before May 1st will be given full consideration.