Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Dallas Mental Health and Performance-Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dallas Mental Health and Performance, PLLC
Dallas , Texas

Starts on Monday, September 14, 2026

Applications due Friday, January 2, 2026

This training experience is not an APPIC Member program and is not APA Accredited. Applicants should be aware that this training experience has not undergone a formal external quality review process.

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

Dallas Mental Health and Performance, PLLC is a small group practice providing individual, consultative, group, and team-based psychological services to late adolescents and adults. DMHP specializes in anxiety, familial issues, identity concerns, perfectionism, and recovering from trauma, as well as having a specialty working with elite and collegiate, athletes. Dr. Ally Wade (DMHP's owner) worked as the Director of Mental Health Services for Southern Methodist University Athletics Department for six years, and maintains a solid relationship with the university. Dr. Wade currently serves on the Dallas Mavericks Wellness Team, and is listed on the USOPC mental health registry.

The fellowship will provide an opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and concerns, as well as exposure to working with elite, youth, and collegiate athletes, if desired. The training year will provide the ability to hone clinical and consultative skills, as well as learning to further one's identity as an early career professional. The fellowship is aimed at self-motivated individuals, with an interest in working in private practice. Fellows will learn the foundations of building a practice, billing and insurance, and maintaining a steady caseload. Supervisors aim to provide a warm and supportive supervisory relationship, where a fellow can foster their own confidence, growth, and identity as an early career professional.

The fellowship will be offered to applicants who have completed their degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program, as well as having completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship. The position will begin in early fall of 2025 (timing dependent on when fellow receives permission from the Texas State Licensing Board to begin their fellowship hours) and will last for a minimum of 12 months. Fellows are able to set their own hours and schedule within the requirements of the Texas State Licensing Board. Fellows will be able to work both in-person (out of DMHP's Dallas based office) and virtually. Fellows must meet the requirements set by the Texas State Licensing Board documenting their ability to practice as a postdoctoral fellow prior to their start date. Fellows will be expected to obtain the required number of hours for licensure in Texas as well as pass all required licensing exams. Fellows will be considered independent contractors who will accept both insurance and private pay clients through their supervisor.

DMHP is contracted with a major insurance carrier, offers out-of-network documentation for self-pay clients, and maintains a strong referral base. Dr. Wade serves on a number of mental health registries for national sport organizations. Pay will be based on a revenue split, with fellows collecting 60% of the revenue they generate. Fellows will receive weekly supervision, case consultation, and will take part in networking events and outreach presentations in the broader Dallas area, if desired.

https://www.dallasmhp.com

Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: No
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Other Emphasis: Counseling and Sport Psychology
Research Time: No research time
Training Director: Dr. Ally Wade
Contact Email: drwade@dallasmhp.com
Contact Phone: 469-900-7536
Virtual Interviews: Available
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 35
# of Licensed Supervisors: 1
Number of Positions: 2
Applications recieved last year: 5
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $65,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Friday, January 30 2026
Created Date: Friday, November 11 2022
Fringe Benefits: The fellow will receive weekly supervision, one hour of group case consultation, the ability to accept a major insurance plan through their supervisor, and will be able to set their own schedule/hours (including some virtual work if appropriate). The fellow will receive 60% of revenue generated (the above is an estimate is based on seeing 18-22 clients per week; seeing more clients will create a higher income than listed).
Additional Comments: ***Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter stating their interest and potential fit for the position, any background and experience in working with athletes, theoretical orientation, and potential start date (as start date is somewhat flexible). Applicants must also submit a copy of their CV and two letters of reference from people who are familiar with your clinical work (these are to be sent electronically directly from letter writer). Please send all materials to Dr. Ally Wade at drwade@dallasmhp.com.

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