2027-2028 Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Psychology Program - Full-time, Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow joins the Reproductive Psychology Program in Obstetrics & Gynecology and evaluates and treats patients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and in accordance with physician prescriptions. The Fellow provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to patients and caregivers and consults with Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn teams. Care must follow applicable scope-of-practice standards, ethical and organizational plans, and patient safety requirements, with sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds, ages, developmental needs, physical disabilities, and individual preferences.

The fellowship provides one or two years of post-graduate advanced training, emphasizing clinical practice and professional development, with potential additional experience in research, operational or administrative duties, and program development. The Fellow completes required didactic, clinical, and mentored hours, as well as applicable program and project requirements. This is a one-year fixed-term position with a hybrid schedule of four days on site and one day remote. Candidates must be available to start no later than August 2027.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Psychology program.
• Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD or PhD).
• American Health Associate Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Completion of an APA-approved internship.
• Training or experience sufficient to conduct evaluations, design and implement treatment plans, and provide education appropriate to patients’ ages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to start no later than August 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Practicum or externship experience in primary care or behavioral medicine, ideally with training in PMADs and/or perinatal mental health, such as a PMH-C certificate.
• Knowledge and experience in adult individual and group psychotherapy; CBT preferred.
• Experience incorporating findings from current empirical studies into clinical curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations according to established procedures, ensuring referrals or orders are in place and using appropriate tests and standardized measures when indicated.
• Develop comprehensive, evidence-informed plans of care based on evaluation findings, case conceptualization, and expected patient outcomes or progress.
• Manage patient clinical care and coordinate with care teams to connect patients with needed health services.
• Complete accurate and thorough clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and use appropriate interventions within the scope of practice and the established plan of care.
• Provide patient education and tailor care to patients’ ages, cognitive and psychosocial needs, cultural and spiritual beliefs, preferences, social support, gender, sexual orientation, and economic backgrounds.
• Identify safety concerns, take appropriate measures to maintain a safe environment, and review therapy risks and benefits and obtain consent from patients or caregivers.
• Identify and facilitate discharge and follow-up needs, including documentation and communication with the care team.
• Consult with Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn teams and provide assessment and psychotherapeutic support to patients and caregivers.
• Establish realistic psychotherapy goals and demonstrate understanding of patient needs when devising and implementing treatment.
• Participate in program development for patients treated or evaluated.
• Research and monitor clinical and quality improvement project development.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement by suggesting process improvements and applying quality principles.
• Participate in ongoing learning and professional development, document evidence of professional development, and promote professional identity in clinical, organizational, and community settings.
• Complete fellowship requirements, including didactic, mentorship, research or operational project requirements, and documentation of activities.
• Assist with education and training of pre-doctoral trainees, as applicable; may lead or train staff research associates and research interns, as applicable.
• Support divisional growth and cohesiveness to help ensure high-quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

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