Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Evidence-Based Care for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders

Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services
West Des Moines, Iowa

Starts on Sunday, August 1, 2027

Applications due Friday, January 15, 2027

This training experience will NOT follow the APPIC Selection Standards with Common Hold Date (CHD) and may not allow applicants to hold offers until the CHD. Applicants may need to respond to an offer for this position prior to completing interviews or knowing their standing with other positions.

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

Clinic: Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services, West Des Moines, Iowa

Website: https://www.anxietytreatmentonline.com/

Training Director: Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D.

Position Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship

Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027 to September 1, 2027 (Flexible start date)

Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 (Review of applications begins immediately upon submission)

Program Overview:

Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 1-year clinical postdoctoral fellow. Our specialized private clinic provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma/PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and related conditions.

This fellowship is structured to bridge advanced clinical training with transition to independent practice and state licensure. Fellows will gain extensive clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model for BFRBs (ComB).

About our Practice:

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a premier specialty clinic dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan for OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, BFRBs, and related conditions. Our clinic culture bridges clinical excellence with active involvement in clinical science and community advocacy. Our leadership team has authored over 110 peer-reviewed scientific publications, conducted NIMH-funded research on anxiety and trauma, and serves on editorial boards across major scientific journals, while our clinicians actively hold leadership roles within local organizations, including the IOCDF state non-profit affiliate (OCD Iowa).

Position Structure & Work Environment:

Format: Hybrid (Minimum 3 to 4 days per week in-person in our fully furnished office space, with options for teletherapy/remote work for remaining clinical hours).

Clinical Load: Expected direct client contact load of 25 hours per week.

Supervision & Didactics: 2 hours of weekly individual 1-on-1 supervision with a licensed clinical psychologist. Weekly case consultations, clinical team meetings, and didactics.

Administrative Support: Full practice support for client intake scheduling, billing, insurance/payment processing, and electronic health records.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $60,000 annual stipend.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.

Educational Stipend: Annual financial stipend dedicated to continuing education (CEUs), conference attendance, or specialized training workshops.

Office Space: Fully furnished, professional office suite equipped for both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO allowance for personal leave, holidays, and professional development/licensure exam preparation.

Candidate Eligibility & Requirements:

Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program prior to the start date.

Internship: Successful completion of an APPIC-member or APA-accredited predoctoral internship (or projected completion prior to start date).

Licensure & Permit Eligibility: Applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements prior to the start date and be eligible for provisional license in psychology through the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals.

Clinical Orientation: Strong background and training in cognitive-behavioral therapies (e.g., ERP, ACT) and evidence-based clinical practices.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically to Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at jbardeen@anxietytreatmentonline.com

Please include:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Intent outlining clinical training background, career goals, and specific interest in our practice.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Three Letters of Recommendation (including at least one from a primary supervisor at your predoctoral internship).

4. Official Graduate Transcripts (or an official letter from your Director of Clinical Training verifying expected completion of all degree requirements before August 2027).

For more information about our practice, please visit www.anxietytreatmentonline.com.

Please contact Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at jbardeen@anxietytreatmentonline.com if you have any questions about this fellowship opportunity prior to applying.

https://www.anxietytreatmentonline.com/

Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: No
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Other Emphasis: Anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, CBT, exposure therapy
Research Time: No research time
Training Director: Joseph Bardeen, PhD
Contact Email: jbardeen@anxietytreatmentonline.com
Contact Phone: 5152160896
Virtual Interviews: Available
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 2
Number of Positions: 1
Applications recieved last year: 0
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $60,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: No
Estimated offer date: Wednesday, March 31 2027
Created Date: Thursday, October 8 2026
Fringe Benefits: Health/dental benefits, Weekly case consultations, Fully furnished office space, Administrative support, Competitive compensation, Weekly one-on-one supervision, Annual educational stipend
Application Instructions: Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically to Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at jbardeen@anxietytreatmentonline.com Please include: 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Intent outlining clinical training background, career goals, and specific interest in our practice. 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV). 3. Three Letters of Recommendation (including at least one from a primary supervisor at your predoctoral internship). 4. Official Graduate Transcripts (or an official letter from your Director of Clinical Training verifying expected completion of all degree requirements before August 2027). For more information about our practice, please visit www.anxietytreatmentonline.com. Please contact Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at jbardeen@anxietytreatmentonline.com if you have any questions about this fellowship opportunity prior to applying.

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