Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows

Milwaukee CountyWisconsin
Internship

10 months ago

Description

Job Title

PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS

Job Location

Behavioral Health Services

Job Overview

Milwaukee County is seeking Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows who will provide direct psychological care to individuals served by the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services (BHS). Fellows will spend at least 65% of their time in the provision of direct psychological services to individuals with a variety of behavioral health needs. The BHS offers training experiences in Adult Crisis Services and the Child/Adolescent Crisis Services. For more information, please visit our website.

Compensation

Salary: $52,500

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct psychological services to individuals with behavioral health needs
  • Conduct diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments
  • Provide crisis intervention and recovery/treatment planning
  • Conduct individual and/or group psychotherapy
  • Complete clinical documentation
  • Participate in team meetings and clinical consultation

Requirements

  • Completion of the vaccination against COVID-19 or submission of a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request form
  • United States citizenship
  • Completion of a professional doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
  • Anticipated completion of a predoctoral internship meeting the standards established by APPIC (American Psychological Association preferred)
  • Possession or anticipated possession of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university (preferably accredited by APA)
  • Knowledge of psychological theory and application of clinical psychology principles and techniques
  • Specific training in the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines
  • Familiarity with 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 and risk assessment/management
  • Ability to work effectively with patients, multidisciplinary treatment teams, other professionals, and community agencies

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