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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science: Emotion, Stress & Psychopathology The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in affective science. The successful candidates 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 Fellows will work as part of a NIMH funded 5-year project that aims to investigate the role of emotion in-flexibility and risk for affective disease following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. The project team is multidisciplinary and extends across two hospital recruiting sites, allowing for opportunities for collaboration and additional data collection within surgery, psychiatry, emergency and trauma medicine, in addition to with KSU faculty in health, neuropsychology and clinical science.  This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. The position is a minimum of two years and renewal of 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. Postdoc Description: Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience. 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 . Applications will be reviewed in order of their receipt and start date is flexible. Kent State University   is nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. 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 often live 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. There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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