Postdoctoral Residency

UnitedHealth • Eugene, OR

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking Postdoctoral Residents to join our team in Eugene, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. The Postdoctoral Residency is full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 months starting In September 2026 Successful completion of the postdoctoral residency program will fulfill the supervised practice requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the state of Oregon. As a Postdoctoral Resident at the Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress, you will complete a 12-month, 2,000-hour residency that begins in September of each year. The aim of the residency program is to advance the competency of early-career psychologist residents working toward licensure in evidence-based treatment and assessment while integrating an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and multiculturally-oriented approach. Residents divide their time between direct client care, administrative tasks, supervision, didactic trainings, and a professional development project. Professional psychological services may include provision of individual and/or group therapy and/or assessment services. All postdoctoral residents will integrate multicultural humility, trauma-informed, and anti-oppression into their work. Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress is a training-oriented, specialty behavioral health clinic that provides evidence-based, inclusive, and multiculturally sensitive treatment and assessment services to the Eugene-Springfield community. As a specialty therapy clinic, we are particularly interested in psychologists with experience treating anxiety, OCD, and PTSD from a third-wave CBT approach and a background utilizing exposure therapy. Our assessment clinic provides opportunities for psychological or neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan, with a range of referral questions (Autism and ADHD being the most commonly requested evaluations). Learn more about us on our website\: www.eugeneanxiety.com

Requirements

• Completion of an APA accredited doctoral program (degree conferred) by the start of the residency program
• Completion of pre-doctoral internship by the start of the residency program.
• Must have an approved supervision contract with The Oregon Board of Psychology prior to the start of the residency program
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the duration of the residency (12 months) beginning September 2025
• Able to work in our Eugene, Oregon office 3 days per week and work from home, 2 days per week
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
• Submission of a Cover Letter, CV and three Letters of Recommendation are required with the application for consideration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Athena
• Experience treating OCD and using exposure therapy
• Experience with a wide range of psychology and neuropsychological test measures
• Experience providing clinical supervision
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by one’s supervisor
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client safety
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and ECAS policy and practices
• Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, didactics, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
• Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours elated to preparation and completion of any licensing efforts, if applicable
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate interest in strengthening multicultural orientation and cultural comfort, and engaging in multicultural opportunities during and outside of clinical work
• Complete intakes, psychological and neuropsychological test sessions, and interpret test data.
• Timely completion of comprehensive psychological reports integrating client data, and provide interactive feedback appointments to clients
• Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client’s unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention
• Demonstrate advanced level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
• Provides bilingual Spanish language services and have a focus on providing services to the Latinx community in Eugene under the supervision of a Spanish-speaking Latina supervisor

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees