Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

The BCM-TMC LEAH Psychology Post-doctoral Fellowship is a full-time position within Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) with a primary appointment in the Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. The objective of this fellowship is to develop the skills to become a leader and advocate in adolescent health. This is a one-year fellowship. To become a leader and advocate in mental health, the LEAH training program supports collaborative interdisciplinary clinical, research, advocacy and teaching training and work with rigorous didactic opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Clinical (primary responsibility): The Psychology LEAH fellow will provide evidence-based therapy (individual, family, and group) to adolescents (aged 10-24). The clinical sites include the: 1) Texas Children's Hospital Adolescent Inpatient Unit, 2) Texas Children's Hospital Adolescent Outpatient Clinic, and 3) Covenant House Texas, a crisis shelter for young adults. Services are provided to patients who present with diagnoses such as eating disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, medication adherence, and family conflict. TCH Adolescent Medicine serves a diverse group of adolescents from Houston and the surrounding areas. The primary clinical population that we treat at TCH are adolescents with restrictive eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and training in this area will be robust, both in the acute inpatient medical setting and outpatient setting. Clinical services are a combination of in-person and virtual appointment types. 

Research and Scholarship: The Psychology LEAH Fellow will collaborate on ongoing research or develop their own research question with opportunity to present research at scientific meetings. 

Supervision opportunities: The Psychology LEAH Fellow will supervise 1-2 doctoral level practicum students in their clinical work. 

LEAH Programming: The Psychology LEAH Fellow will participate in all LEAH programming with an interdisciplinary cohort of fellows from adolescent medicine, social work, nursing, and dietetics. Weekly didactics are focused on developing as a leader in adolescent health. Didactics cover the following core components of LEAH: clinical, diversity and inclusion, teaching, leadership, and public health advocacy. All LEAH Fellows complete a process portfolio by the end of their fellowship showcasing competencies across the following objectives: Clinical, Advocacy/Public Health, Research/QI, Teaching, Administration, Leadership, & Diversity and Inclusion. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA accredited program. Successful completion of an APA-accredited internship. Previous hospital or pediatric experiences are preferred. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital for all the adolescent and young adults and families that we serve and for all those with whom we collaborate to improve adolescent and young adult health; and for the faculty, learners and staff who provide these services. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners.