Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

4d • $60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Behavioral Health Services is recruiting two Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows. Fellows receive specialized training and education from Psychology Department supervisors in delivering psychological services to people with complex and co-occurring mental health disorders. The roles provide direct psychological services, facilitate the transfer of institutional and professional knowledge, and invest in the future of mental health services. Fellows must establish Wisconsin State residency within six months of appointment and maintain residency during their incumbency. The position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• By the beginning of the fellowship year, must have completed all professional doctoral degree requirements in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Must have completed, or anticipate completing, a predoctoral internship meeting Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) standards.
• Before beginning the fellowship, must have the doctoral diploma or a letter from the Director of Graduate Studies verifying completion of all degree requirements, pending the institution's graduation ceremony.
• Possession or anticipated possession of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must establish Wisconsin State residency within six months of appointment and maintain it during employment.
• Submit a curriculum vita and a cover letter describing career goals and interests.

Nice To Haves

• Predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Doctoral degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, including clinical interviews and collateral information, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
• Complete evaluations that support assessment and treatment planning, potentially incorporating clinical interviews, collateral information, and psychological test data.
• Participate in developing and implementing recovery plans.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary approach to recovery.
• Provide active treatment through psychotherapy.
• Serve as a clinical consultant supporting interdisciplinary treatment at Behavioral Health Services.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavioral support plans for patients with challenging behaviors.
• Assist with ongoing efforts to ensure employees meet required training requirements.
• Provide educational opportunities to community partners to foster community-based treatment and recovery.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based mental health treatments and practice accordingly.
• Conduct oneself in a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed manner.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines, laws, requirements, employment policies and procedures, and professional and ethical standards.
• Conduct behavior in accordance with the law and resolve conflicts between requirements to the best of one's ability.
• Accept feedback, engage in reflective practice, and be accountable.
• Demonstrate and practice cultural humility.
• Advocate for and support clients to promote self-direction, dignity, and opportunities for growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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