Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Kennedy Krieger Institute - Behavior Management

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland

Starts on Wednesday, September 1, 2027

Applications due Monday, August 10, 2026

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

This training experience is a planned and programmed sequence of training that aims to ensure preparation for advanced practice rather than one that is focused on providing supervised hours for licensure. Yes

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Yes

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration of the experience. Yes

This training experience is administered by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who directs and organizes the training experience and its resources, is responsible for the selection of postdocs, and monitors and evaluates the goals and activities of the experience. Yes

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Yes

This training experience includes regularly scheduled structured educational activities that help postdocs its defined goals. These activities may include didactics, seminars, case conferences, and/or research activities. Yes

This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures. Yes

This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training. Yes

The Behavior Management Clinic (BMC) provides in depth training in caregiver behavior management, behavioral assessment, and evidence based treatment for a broad array of externalizing and internalizing difficulties occurring in early and middle childhood. The clinic serves children from 12 months through 12 years of age who present with externalizing and internalizing disorders (e.g., ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety disorders, habit disorders, tics, depression, aggression, tantrums, social skills deficits, toileting concerns, sleep difficulties, and school-related issues) and varying functioning levels, including typically developing children as well as youngsters with mild cognitive, speech, and/or motor impairments. Trainees are provided advanced training in empirically supported treatments such as, applied behavior analysis (ABA), family based behavioral therapy, behavioral parent training (e.g., Parent Child Interaction Therapy [PCIT]), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and habit-reversal therapy based on the needs of assigned cases. Ongoing data tracking is integral to the treatment approach in order to inform treatment direction and to verify outcomes. BMC has an interdisciplinary focus and draws heavily from behavioral/cognitive behavioral approaches to assessment and treatment, with treatment modality dictated by presenting concerns. Common treatment modalities may include behavioral parent training, individual therapy, and/or group therapy, as well as an emphasis on collaboration with a variety of community professionals.

Qualified candidates for the BMC fellowship program will have received their doctoral degrees in School, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology and have successfully completed an APA-accredited internship program.

https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/psychology-training/behavioral-psychology/postdoctoral-training/bmc-fellowship

Additional Information

Agency Type: Childrens Hospital
APPIC Membership: Yes
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Child Psychology
Emphasis or focus area: Child/Adolescent
Other Emphasis: Behavior Management
Research Time: No research time
Training Director: Valerie Paasch
Contact Email: psychology@kennedykrieger.org
Contact Phone: 443-923-7533
Virtual Interviews: Virtual Only
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 3
Number of Positions: 4
Applications recieved last year: 11
Accepts Int'l Students: Yes
International Application Details: Must have a valid and current Visa. In addition, the applicant must come from an APA-accredited graduate program.
Stipend: $63,480
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Friday, January 29 2027
Fringe Benefits: Individual health, vision, dental, and life insurance covered by the department. Two-party and family coverage available for a fee. Additionally, postdoctoral fellows receive 14 PTO days, 8 institute holidays, 1 school of medicine holiday, and 5 professional days.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants may apply through APPA CAS (APPIC Psychology Postdoctoral Application). Once you log into APPA CAS, after you search "Kennedy Krieger Institute", applicants should select "Behavioral Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program". You will then be able to view and select from our (8) clinics offering postdoctoral fellowships. The following materials must be uploaded to APPA CAS in order for your application to be reviewed: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, degree verification, three letters of recommendation (uploaded by letter writers) and official graduate transcript (transmitted directly from the University). Application deadline is December 15, 2026.

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