Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory

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A one-year full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship emphasizing Advanced Clinical Psychology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Health System (University of Kansas School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences) will be available starting September 1, 2025. This specialty training position combines advanced clinical experience within psychiatric and medical settings with the opportunity to supervise and train psychology graduate students, interns and medical students, and work alongside psychiatry and medical residents in training. The Fellow will participate in a didactic program targeted towards integrative postdoctoral training that is offered within the Psychiatry Department. Fellows will also have access to others throughout the Medical Center based on interest. Research involvement is encouraged but not a primary component of this program. Candidates will receive supervision toward licensure in the state of Kansas and are required to obtain provisional licensure in Kansas (please see requirements for licensure as a "temporary licensed psychologist" in the state of Kansas through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Review Board: https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/). Training is also provided in other important professional skills, including interdisciplinary practice, advocacy, public policy, and professional development as a licensed psychologist, determined by individual interests and aspirations.

The candidate will be expected to perform assessments of cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning, provide individual psychotherapy and behavioral health interventions to individuals who have a wide range of psychiatric illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, addictions, personality disorders, developmental/intellectual disability, and/or other relevant medical conditions (e.g., neurological, cardiac, endocrine, etc) and complications therein (e.g., suicide attempt, mental status changes, treatment non-compliance, capacity determinations, etc). Clinical services will be provided across multiple sites throughout the University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City metropolitan area) in collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers and other professionals as applicable with regard to clinical issues. Training sites will include inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient and outpatient hospital units, and ambulatory clinics. Inherent in these experiences are ample learning opportunities regarding the dynamic interplay of medicine and psychiatric illness.

Eligible candidates will be U.S. citizens who have obtained their PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related degree from an APA-accredited or equivalent graduate program that includes completion of an APA-accredited internship. All degree requirements, including dissertation defense, must be completed prior to beginning the Fellowship.

The goal of this Postdoctoral Fellowship position is to provide a unique and relevant practitioner-scholar training experience in clinical psychology. The Postdoctoral Fellowship will be for a full year, with a full-time salary and package that includes paid holidays, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and authorized leave for conferences.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences strives for inclusiveness and diversity. Applications are sought from qualified persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

Accreditation by the American Psychological Association is being pursued. Applicants will provide a letter of interest, current CV, 3 letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and a clinical work/writing sample (e.g., psychological testing report, psychotherapy progress notes, etc; the clinical work sample should showcase clinical skill, expertise and exposure to psychopathology and/or cognitive dysfunction). Prospective applicants should contact:

Albert B Poje, PhD, Professor and Licensed Psychologist University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 4015 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, apoje@kumc.edu or (913) 588-6463.