Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - 1 Year
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists, Postdoctoral Fellows will provide direct psychological care to individuals served by the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division (BHD). At least 65% of the Fellow’s time will be spent in the provision of direct psychological services to individuals with a variety of behavioral health needs.
JOB DUTIES: Postdoctoral Fellow’s daily responsibilities will routinely include some or all of the following: diagnostic interviews, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, recovery/treatment planning, individual and/or group psychotherapy, clinical documentation, team meetings and clinical consultation as part of an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
- As the BHD offers an array of crisis services for individuals of all ages, there exists a diversity of training experiences available in the following clinical service/rotation areas: Adult Crisis Services and the Child/Adolescent Crisis Services.
- For more information, please visit our website: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/BHD/Psychology-Fellowship-Program
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: A prospective Postdoctoral Fellow must be a United States citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, has completed all professional doctoral degree requirements from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology. This includes:
- Anticipated completion of a predoctoral internship meeting the standards established by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), although predoctoral internships accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred. Prior to the beginning the Fellowship program, the prospective Fellow must have the diploma in hand or a letter from the Director of Graduate Studies verifying the completion of all degree requirements, pending the institution graduation ceremony
Education: Possession or anticipated possession of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university is required. Applicants who have obtained their doctoral degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of psychological theory and skill in the application of the principles and techniques of clinical psychology; specific training in the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness; knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines; knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic nomenclature; treatment planning and individual/group/family therapy techniques. Training and supervision in group and individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment; leadership ability; knowledge of psychopathology; risk assessment/management skills; the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with patients, multidisciplinary treatment teams, other professionals, community agencies and others.
Note: This Original Examination is open to qualified candidates in the United States. In accordance with Rule III Section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.