Postdoctoral and Postgraduate fellowship in Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders Program

UHS • St. Louis, MO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute has several fellowships available each year for graduates of master’s and doctoral programs in mental health fields such as social work and professional counseling. The goal of the fellowship is to teach psychology/mental health fellows to work within the multiple disciplines, methods, and treatments of physical diseases and behavior disorders. The Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders (COARD) is a multi-disciplinary program for the evaluation, treatment and study of phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and anxiety-related problems. COARD offers comprehensive treatment including medication, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and other adjunctive interventions. A full spectrum of care is offered including intensive outpatient, day treatment, and individual, group, and family therapy. As a regional and national resource for patients and health professionals, COARD also offers comprehensive evaluations for patients from outside the St. Louis area, case consultations to professionals in other parts of the country, and specialized, intensive treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders that have not benefited from prior treatment.

Requirements

• Completed all requirements for either a Doctoral Degree in psychology or related field (and must have received the Doctoral Degree from an APA accredited program or from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, including an APA accredited internship or an internship meeting APPIC standards)
• Completed all requirements for a master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g. social work, professional counseling).
• Clinical experience and training in CBT for obsessive-compulsive and anxiety conditions, including exposure and response prevention is highly recommended.
• Completed Application
• Letters of Reference from Two Clinical Supervisors
• Letter from Dissertation Director Verifying Status of Dissertation.
• CV
• Graduate Transcript
• Copies of Relevant Publications (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Learn how to evaluate patients and form coherent treatment plans.
• Appreciate issues related to the current healthcare environment and to relate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide effective individual and group therapy to clients.
• Attain proficiency in at least one area of sub-specialization (e.g., anxiety disorders, DBT, or eating disorders, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level