Postdoctoral Fellow, Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Bay Area)

Child Mind Institute • San Mateo, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center team, the Postdoctoral Fellow receives advanced, structured clinical training in an innovative practice setting, emphasizing accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Training includes semi-structured assessments, individual and group therapies, didactic learning and supervision, community education, and extern supervision. The fellow develops specialized experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral parent training, and school-based interventions, and is encouraged to pursue areas of interest and specialization. The role includes multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical meetings, community presentations, and collaboration on educational initiatives.

As a member of both the Anxiety Disorders Center and Mood Disorders Center, the fellow provides treatment for and receives advanced training in anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder and selective mutism; mood disorders, including depressive disorders and DMDD; and comorbid disorders. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring at least four days per week in the office on a schedule determined by the supervisor. The in-office requirement and schedule may change based on program and organizational needs. The fellow reports to the Associate Director.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD from a graduate program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• The doctoral degree must be conferred approximately six weeks before the position begins.
• Completion of a doctoral internship.
• Registration as a Psychological Associate in California.

Responsibilities

• Conduct semi-structured clinical diagnostic assessments and write diagnostic assessment reports.
• Provide evidence-based treatment, including CBT, DBT, and behavioral interventions for mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, OCD, anxiety-related disorders, selective mutism, and comorbid conditions, in individual and group formats.
• Co-treat with other clinicians in specialized treatment programs.
• Provide supervision to other trainees under the umbrella supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Collaborate with board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists on cases requiring pharmacotherapy.
• Participate in supervision, educational didactics, case conferences, team meetings, and lecture series.
• Engage in community education, present in the community, and collaborate on educational initiatives.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent care
• Discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs

What This Job Offers

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