Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

University of Montana Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Consortium ($60k, Competitive Benefits)

University of Montana
Missoula, Montana

Starts on Monday, September 14, 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

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 training year!

The Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Consortium at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana offers a robust training experience based at UM's Clinical Psychology Center (CPC), UM's Eating Disorder Training Clinic (EDTC) and Garden City Professional Offices (GCPO).

Postdocs have the opportunity to gain a rich and varied breadth of training opportunities in evidence-based treatments with pediatrics and adult populations, as well as assessment experience with pediatrics and adults, depending on the postdoc's specific training goals. There is also opportunity for more in-depth training, including evidence-based treatment with adults (e.g., CBT for insomnia and chronic pain, ACT for depression and anxiety, ACT and ERP for OCD), eating disorder (e.g., family-based therapy, CBT-E, CBT-10), children and families (e.g., ACT-informed parent training, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, postpartum) and psychological assessment (e.g., ADHD, OCD, trauma).

Set in the vibrant mountain town of Missoula, Montana, this postdoctoral fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind training experience. You'll be plugged into a dynamic network that includes APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical and School Psychology at the University of Montana and a bustling downtown clinic serving a wide range of patients across the lifespan and clinical presentation. Missoula isn't just a healthcare hub for Western Montana, it's also an outdoor adventure-lover's paradise and a cultural hotspot. Postdocs get hands-on experience with rural and underserved populations, all while living in a place that makes it easy to balance meaningful work with a vibrant lifestyle. Missoula is an inviting university community and has something to offer everyone, whether it be hiking, climbing, mountain biking, live music (and a number of music festivals), skiing, river access, ultra running, fishing/hunting, museums, food/drink and camping.

While general oversight is provided by the Director of the Clinical Psychology Center, the postdoc benefits from a rich support system of dedicated clinical and school faculty throughout the year. This collaborative training environment offers plenty of opportunities to consult and connect with faculty within the Psychology Department and across other disciplines at the University of Montana, as well as clinical psychologists at Garden City Professional Offices (GCPO). The fellowship includes two hours of weekly individual supervision, plus group supervision where the postdoc participates as a peer. The postdoc also steps into a mentorship role by co-facilitating secondary supervision of advanced graduate students through a tiered model alongside a licensed clinical psychologist. There are additional opportunities to get involved in didactic teaching and training activities, both within the Psychology Department and through interdisciplinary partnerships, such as contributing to the UM-affiliated Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana. It’s a well-rounded, collaborative experience that supports both clinical growth and leadership development in a one-year (2000 hour) clinical program.

Submit application here!

https://https://www.umt.edu/clinical-psychology-center/postdoctoral-training-residency.php

Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: No
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Other Emphasis: Evidence-Based Treatments with Children, Family, and Adults; Psychological Assessment
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Sarah Potts, PhD
Contact Email: sarah.potts@mso.umt.edu
Contact Phone: 406-243-6887
Virtual Interviews: Strongly Preferred
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 4
Number of Positions: 1
Applications recieved last year: 5
Accepts Int'l Students: Yes
Stipend: $60,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Monday, February 9 2026
Created Date: Thursday, October 10 2024
Unfilled Positions: 1
Fringe Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as all federal holidays, sick and annual leave. Benefits also include family medical leave, retirement, staff professional development leave, tuition waivers, and our employee assistance program. Benefits summary here: https://www.umt.edu/human-resources/forms-docs/benefits-staff-2023-2024.pdf
Research opportunities: Dedicated time for research may be available and faculty/labs can be reviewed here: School Faculty: https://www.umt.edu/psychology/graduates/ssp-program/faculty.php and Clinical Faculty:https://www.umt.edu/psychology/graduates/clinical-psychology/faculty/default.php
Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled and should include the following: (1) training goals and interest cover letter, (2) CV, (3) three letters of recommendation, ideally including one from a current clinical supervisor (letters can be sent directly to sarah.potts@mso.umt.edu), (4) letter from the graduate program's Director of Clinical Training, confirming enrollment status and the expected date of graduation, including the degree conferment date, (5) verification letter from the Internship Training Director, official graduate school transcript (can be sent directly to sarah.potts@mso.umt.edu) Please submit materials here: https://umt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8YWXlg4Y3hopSu All completed applications will be reviewed by the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Committee (3 clinical faculty, Training Director, Graduate Student Representative). Applicants interviewing can anticipate a two-hour interview with two or more members of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Committee. Interviewees will also meet individually with the Training Director to learn more about the program. Interviewees may also request additional meetings with any committee member. UM Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship follows the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and the Common Hold Date (CHD), which allows postdoctoral programs to make offers at any time following the completion of interviews. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Committee anticipates completing interviews by Friday January 30, 2026 and extending offer/s after Tuesday February 3, 2026. Applicants with an offer can then accept, decline, or hold an offer until the designated CHD of Monday, February 23, 2026. Consequently, as the offer and acceptance process naturally unfolds, it is expected that most offers and acceptances will occur prior to the CHD. Please reach out to Sarah Potts, PhD at sarah.potts@mso.umt.edu with questions.

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