Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Loma Linda VAMC (Jerry L. Pettis VA) Clinical Health Emphasis Areas

Loma Linda VAMC (Jerry L. Pettis VA)
Loma Linda, California

Starts on Monday, August 10, 2026

Applications due Thursday, January 1, 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

see online brochure for details

https://www.va.gov/loma-linda-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training/

Additional Information

Agency Type: VA Medical Center
APPIC Membership: Yes
APA Accredited: Yes
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Emphasis or focus area: Health Psychology
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: R Scott Wenger, Psy.D.
Contact Email: scott.wenger2@va.gov
Contact Phone: 909-636-1209
Virtual Interviews: Strongly Preferred
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 5
Number of Positions: 2
Applications recieved last year: 20
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $62929
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Wednesday, January 21 2026
Created Date: Friday, July 1 2016
Fringe Benefits: Postdoctoral Residencies are a full year, full-time commitment with a salary of $62,929 per annum. Vacation, sick leave, authorized leave for conferences, and health insurance are available.
Research opportunities: there may be some opportunity for research projects within the specialty areas
Additional Comments: all positions will follow the Common Hold Date of 2/23/26
Application Instructions: Please Note: We require submitted applications to come through the APPA CAS portal (APPIC Psychology Postdoctoral Application Centralized Application Service) and we will abide by the suggested APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Guidelines posted here: https://appic.org/About-APPIC/Postdoctoral/APPIC-Postdoctoral-Selection-Guidelines . The above documents will be requested and should be submitted through the CAS portal. Complete the basic demographic, education, clinical training information, and transcripts required of all applicants for all APPA CAS programs. Then select the appropriate program(s) (emphasis area) within the Loma Linda VA Health Care System. APPA CAS allows you to request letters of recommendation electronically which are then uploaded by the letter writer. (Note: APPA CAS refers to letters of recommendation as "Evaluations”).

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