Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

LifeStance Health • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The postdoctoral fellowship focuses on training competent clinical psychologists to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting. Fellows will receive broad training in providing evidence-based clinical interventions to a diverse patient population. Fellows will also participate in didactics, clinical supervision with staff, and group consultation meetings. LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Requirements

• Applicants must be post-masters from an APA-approved graduate program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology.
• The successful applicant will have earned a doctorate in psychology from an appropriate health service provider training program in a properly accredited institution of higher learning and completed an APA accredited internship.
• All doctoral degree requirements must be expected to be completed prior to the starting date of the fellowship.
• Fellows will be expected to apply for licensure and take exams (EPPP and MA state exam) as soon as eligible in Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

• A strong interest in a permanent staff position following the completion of a one year postdoctoral fellowship.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to think on their feet.
• Communicate clinical information efficiently.
• Enjoy working with a wide range of clinical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to providers.
• Conduct brief assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Perform triage to other LifeStance departments or community resources.
• Learn about the model of integrated primary care and how to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide evidence-based treatment (including CBT, health psychology/behavioral medicine, biofeedback & stress management, traditional psychodynamic models, and tele-psychology) for a variety of disorders, including brief-treatment models, individual and family modalities, and group therapy interventions.
• Attend seminars on topics including Ethics and Professional Issues, Psychopharmacology, Assessment, Psychopathology, Evidence-Based Treatments for Various Disorders, and Cultural Diversity.
• Receive individual supervision weekly.
• Participate in weekly group case consultation meetings and rounds.
• Receive risk management consultation as needed.
• Provide emergency coverage for patients for whom they are providing ongoing treatment.

Benefits

• Stipend of $58,000 for the fellowship year.
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Account

What This Job Offers

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