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Research/Clinical Fellowships in Trauma Psychology

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Northwell Health
New York, New York

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. Not Updated

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Not Updated

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration of the experience. Not Updated

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. Not Updated

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Not Updated

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. Not Updated

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We are currently offering two Postdoctoral Research/Clinical fellowships focused on Trauma Psychology. Both fellowships are supported by the faculty of Northwell’s Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery (CTSRR), Directed by Dr. Mayer Bellehsen and Dr. Rebecca Schwartz. These fellowships will allow for robust training experiences focused on the intersection between trauma and mental health in both clinical and research capacities. Research activities will be under the supervision of Dr. Rebecca Schwartz and clinical placement will be under the supervision of Dr. Melda Uzun and Dr. Lynne Lieberman. 

All Fellows will receive the following opportunities:

     • Mentoring around developing a program of research that facilitates productivity in the publication of manuscripts, presentation of abstracts, and submission of grant applications. 

     • Supervision and didactics in evidenced based trauma treatments, such as Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and a didactic series focused on assessing, treating, and researching trauma.

Fellows can apply for one or two of the following tracks: 

Track 1: Trauma Psychology and Healthcare Worker Well-being 

      • The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive clinical training in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD among both health care workers and community members who have experienced traumatic stressors. This fellow will also be trained in resilience building interventions. Clinical placement will be at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.

      • The Postdoctoral Fellow will be trained in and will conduct trauma-related mental health research as it pertains to various populations with a primary focus on occupational stress and healthcare work. There will be opportunity to work with large databases containing well-being and mental health data. Additional potential research cohorts include Veterans and 9/11 World Trade Center responders. 

Track 2: Trauma Psychology and HIV 

     • The Postdoctoral Fellow will be trained in and will conduct trauma-related mental health research as it pertains to various populations with a focus on people living with HIV. Additional potential research cohorts include victims of natural disasters, Veterans and 9/11 World Trade Center responders. 

     • The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive clinical training in the assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD among people living with HIV at the Northwell Health CART (Center for AIDS Research and Treatment) clinic in Manhasset, NY (30 min outside of Manhattan).

     • This fellowship opportunity can be offered as a one- or two-year placement. 

Qualifications

     • Candidates must have completed their doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology and should be license eligible for the New York State Limited Permit in Psychology. 

     • Ideal candidates will have attended an American Psychological Association (APA) approved graduate program and internship. 

     • Demonstrated academic success as evidenced by publications, experience with designing and executing research studies and grant writing; and a foundation in evidence-based assessment and treatments for trauma. 

Responsibilities and supervision of this fellowship will fulfill criteria for the postdoctoral experience necessary for New York State Psychology licensure. Groups historically underrepresented in psychology are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Positions may begin July or September, 2023 (pending limited permit).

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer with 82,000 employees, 23 hospitals and nearly 800 outpatient facilities. Northwell Health is ranked number one among hospital systems by Diversity Inc, recognized for its increasing commitment to effective diversity management and culturally competent care. We aim to foster an attractive and nurturing atmosphere of learning where diverse trainees, faculty, staff, and patients can understand, accept, and appreciate one another


Additional Information

Agency Type
Private/General Hospital
APPIC Membership
No
APA Accredited
No
Recognized Specialty
Clinical Psychology
Emphasis or focus area
PTSD (Trauma)
Research Time
26-50%
Training Director
Dr. Rebecca Schwartz
Contact Email
rschwartz3@northwell.edu
Contact Phone
516-465-7926
Duration in Months
12
Hours Per Week
40
# of Licensed Supervisors
4
Number of Positions
2
Applications recieved last year
15
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend
$50,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards
Created Date
Thursday, December 22 2022
Fringe Benefits
Our competitive benefits include medical insurance and dental (cost shared with employer) 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, and flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, dependent care and discounted tickets and entertainment perks.
Research opportunities
All Fellows will receive the following opportunities: • Mentoring around developing a program of research that facilitates productivity in the publication of manuscripts, presentation of abstracts, and submission of grant application Track 1: Trauma Psychology and Healthcare Worker Well-being • The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive clinical training in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD among both health care workers and community members who have experienced traumatic stressors. This fellow will also be trained in resilience building interventions. Clinical placement will be at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Track 2: Trauma Psychology and HIV • The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive clinical training in the assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD among people living with HIV at the Northwell Health CART (Center for AIDS Research and Treatment) clinic in Manhasset, NY (30 min outside of Manhattan).
Application Instructions
Please submit a CV, three letters of reference, and cover letter indicating which track(s) you are interested in, to the attention of Dr. Rebecca Schwartz at rschwartz3@northwell.edu.

This record was last updated on Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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