Clinical Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) at the University of Florida is hiring multiple adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates for the 2027–2028 academic year. The 12-month, 2,000-hour positions provide advanced training in university counseling services and are designed to meet Florida psychologist licensure requirements. Associates complete 900 hours in activities related to direct client contact, including 500 direct service hours. Generalist training is offered, with possible specialization in psychological assessment, intensive support (suicide prevention and intervention), or alcohol and other drugs prevention and intervention. Program development opportunities may also be available.

The training program follows the American Psychological Association’s profession-wide competencies, applicable ethics codes, and state laws and rules. Associates are treated as early-career professionals and receive autonomy and responsibility alongside professional support and opportunities for continued development. Weekly training includes at least two hours of face-to-face individual supervision and 1.5 hours of group supervision and didactic seminars. Additional professional development opportunities are provided, and responsibilities may be tailored with supervisors to support individual training goals.

The CWC supports students’ mental health and well-being through high-quality, socially conscious services, with a primary focus on brief, confidential counseling. Its services include counseling, crisis intervention, stress management and biofeedback, outreach and prevention, consultation, training and supervision, assessment and referral, and teaching, research, and scholarship. The center provides trauma-informed support and aims to minimize non-consensual interventions, using them only after procedural due process and when other available resources have been exhausted.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a counseling-related field.
• Be license-eligible as a psychologist or already licensed as a psychologist.
• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of professional experience in a mental health setting, including at least one year in a student counseling or student mental health setting.
• Administrative or leadership experience.
• Ability to work in and with large, complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of applicable Florida laws and ethics pertaining to mental health fields.
• Demonstrated skills in providing outreach and prevention services.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise trainees.
• Knowledge of developmental issues in university populations.
• Intermediate computer skills, such as Microsoft Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to work with and learn various software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and/or group counseling.
• Provide assessment, crisis intervention, referral, and consultation services.
• Conduct outreach and prevention activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and training seminars.
• Complete necessary administrative functions in a timely manner.
• Work with supervisors to tailor responsibilities to training goals and, depending on specialization, take part in additional opportunities such as program development.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Options for health, dental, vision, life, and other insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development time and $1,200 in professional development funds (amount subject to change).
• EPPP licensure study materials and release time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree