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We are seeking clinician-scientists for this prestigious fellowship to investigate human communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility includes:    > clinical credentials in speech-language Pathology or Audiology or a related field.    > any citizenship    > PhD in communication Sciences & Disorders or related fields is preferred but we will        consider applicants without a doctoral degree who propose a project that is well aligned with the program objectives. Start date: September 2019 or January 2020             The award value is $35K and may be renewed for a second year. A $2500 allowance for research-related expenses (e.g. conference travel) is also included.            The clinical professional will develop and implement a research project in collaboration with one or more faculty within the school. Our objective is support research activities that lead to advances in clinical practice or training or provide new findings that may launch an ongoing clinical research project.  Applicants are encouraged to work with SCSD faculty in developing a brief (2-page) proposal that includes the following: Relevant background Specific aims, i.e. research question or hypothesis Brief description of methodology Comment on feasibility of the project – including possible difficulties Expected outcomes (wrt knowledge gained and/or training involved) SCSD faculty who will be involved Comments on the specific roles of the applicant and SCSD faculty who will be involved To apply, please submit a CV and along with your project proposal, and the names and contact information for two referees, by July 31, 2019 to the Graduate Program Director .

The Department of Psychology, part of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join our department's Child Clinical Program starting in the fall of 2020.  Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The APA-accredited Child Clinical Program contains two tracks: Child/Family Clinical and Pediatric Health. It is housed within the Department’s Child Division, which also includes the Developmental Psychology Program. The Department of Psychology is a large, vibrant research community with a strong track record of extramural funding and transdisciplinary research and commitment to diversity. Psychology Department faculty conduct highly collaborative research with a variety of organizations within and outside of the University. Researchers at the University of Miami benefit from our location in a highly diverse community. While the position is open to applicants with a range of research interests, we are very interested in applicants who are able to collaborate with our existing faculty members in our child clinical, pediatric psychology, and/or developmental psychology programs. The Department contains several organizations that facilitate faculty research, including the UAutism Group , and the University of Miami Neuroimaging Facility . The Child Division also has long history of collaborative research and training ties with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, as well as with programs at the Mailman Center for Child Development such as the Debbie Institute . Secondary appointments in Psychiatry and/or Pediatrics can be arranged for suitable candidates. More information about the Child Division, including links to faculty bios, can be found here: https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/child-division/ .   The faculty member hired in this position will be expected to continue developing an independent and highly collaborative research program. As part of the mission of the Department of Psychology, the position will involve teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, supervision of graduate students in both research and clinical domains, and service on thesis, dissertation, and other departmental committees. License-eligible clinical psychologists are preferred. A Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related discipline is required. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by September 15, 2019. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints, a brief statement of current research and teaching interests and a statement about their commitment to diversity. Please apply through the University of Miami's online application portal . Materials should be combined in one PDF file and uploaded when prompted for one’s Resume/CV (5MB max). Four letters of reference should be emailed directly to childsearch@psy.miami.edu . Please direct any questions about the position to childsearch@psy.miami.edu . The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. 

Overview The  Psychologist  provides mental health services including psychological testing to clients at Seneca Family of Agency Mental Health Clinics in Santa Ana, Lake Forest and Anaheim.  The Psychologist also collaborates with a treatment team, consults with Therapists to inform treatment and provides referrals as necessary. "It is rewarding to work with dedicated, talented, and supportive individuals who exhibited a drive to learn new things. I have the privilege of watching families learn and grow as a result of their exposure to Seneca." --Seneca Psychologist Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. Celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion increases creativity, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork. Seneca’s agency-wide DEI Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to the families we serve. Responsibilities Accept and respond in a timely manner to referrals of children and adolescents who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders Complete assessment and evaluation process of assigned clients, including completion of appropriate tests, instruments, tools or assessments in accordance with accepted professional standards and Medi-Cal guidelines in order to support the development of the client service Complete all required performance outcome measures for any clients assigned in accordance with set timelines Ensure that all Medi-Cal documents include appropriate signatures and are signed within required time frames Participate in all required meetings regarding case plan development and/or review Keep Clinical Supervisor, assigned therapist, and Program Director informed on any case issues as necessary Maintain availability for crisis intervention services by providing office staff with updated contact information including contact information and weekly work schedules Complete and submit all progress notes and billing documents within 36 hours of the contact and in accordance with Medi-Cal format for documentation Complete regular, timely reviews of all assigned cases at six-month intervals in accordance with Medi-Cal format and timelines Attend weekly supervision with assigned supervisor as required by the Board and Seneca Family of Agencies Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor or administrator Comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting, Medi-Cal compliance and confidentiality, including HIPAA, in accordance with standards set by law, Medi-Cal regulations and Seneca Family of Agencies Comply with agency policies and procedures as outlined by supervisors, administrators, agency handbooks and manuals Meet or exceed Medi-Cal productivity requirements of 100 DSH per month Qualifications Doctoral degree in psychology or similar field and licensed (PhD or PsyD) by the state of California Two years post licensure experience in the field of mental health Experience providing mental health therapy to children and families and working with children who are part of the child welfare system Experience with adoption and issues of family relationships in adoption a plus Knowledge and experience utilizing psychological testing instruments for children and adolescents Valid California drivers license and ability to be insured by Seneca’s insurance carrier Benefits Competitive salary Comprehensive employee benefits package, include medical, dental, vision and chiropratic coverage, as well as partially paid premiums for dependents We provide a 403(b) retirement plan 5 weeks of flexible Paid Time Off Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTHealth Medical School in Houston, is recruiting outstanding Ph.D. clinician scientists for Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunities. We seek well-trained, motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing, interest in and experience with providing evidence based behavioral interventions, and the desire to learn the necessary skills to transition into independent faculty positions. The training period involves two years starting in September or October 2019. A key focus for the training period will involve engagement in clinical services, including delivery of evidence based interventions for the treatment of substance use disorders to clients in the Innovations Clinic, our outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic. The fellow will have the opportunity to gain specialty training in various psychotherapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Seeking Safety. Additionally, the position provides protected research time (50%) for development of successful grant planning and writing skills pursuant to applications to NIH, NSF and private foundations. NIH and SAMHSA-funded investigators in the department will serve as mentors. Current work focuses on treatment outcomes, clinical trials (Dr. Joy Schmitz), human behavioral processes, neuroimaging and psychopharmacology (Dr. Scott Lane), behavioral interventions and health disparities (Dr. Angela Heads), Bayesian statistics, data science, novel adaptive trial designs (Dr. Charles Green). Training and/or interest in any of these areas is welcomed, but we strongly emphasize team science and thus preference will be given to individuals seeking training across these domains. The department has strengths in clinical service delivery and clinical research, particularly in the fields of substance use disorders and mood disorders. Our clinical research programs are housed at the state-of-the-art Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building (BBSB). UTHealth is an integral part of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world, with a vibrant academic community and a plethora of outstanding collaborative and translational opportunities in the health sciences. Houston is the 4th largest US metropolitan area featuring continued growth and economic prosperity, vibrant opportunities, and a highly competitive cost of living relative to other culturally diverse metropolitan areas. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited graduate program including successful completion of internship. Preference will be given to those with training or experience in programs with active NIH grant portfolios. Competitive salaries and benefits are available. To find out more information about these unique academically-driven positions or to apply, please forward a CV and letter of interest to Joy M. Schmitz, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction (CNRA), e-mail: Joy.M.Schmitz@uth.tmc.edu, phone: 713-486-2867, or Angela M. Heads, Ph.D., e-mail: Angela.M.Heads@uth.tmc.edu, phone: 713-486-2830. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is anEO/AA employer. M/F/D/V.