POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
ADULT & PEDIATRIC TRACKS
2022-2023 TRAINING YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022
INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED VIRTUALLY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC (PCPA) is currently seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in our Adult Behavioral Medicine and Pediatric Psychology tracks. Note that these positions are currently part-remote due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Primary Care Psychology Associates (PCPA) is a private group practice of psychologists and social workers. PCPA offers dynamic outpatient health psychology services to adult and pediatric populations throughout the Chicagoland area. PCPA has strong relationships with local primary care providers, including Internal Medicine and Pediatric Providers, Specialists, and Psychiatrists. Services provided include evidence-based time-limited therapy, long-term therapy services, psychological assessment, and consultations with physicians. PCPA’s mission is to promote behavioral health across the lifespan through easy-access, excellent interdisciplinary team and integrated care. PCPA is committed to providing the highest quality of assessment, consultation, and therapy services. We work in collaboration with the primary care and specialty physicians, as well as community agencies to foster patient wellness and satisfaction in a warm, therapeutic, and respectful manner.
Adult Track: The Adult Behavioral Health division of PCPA consists of behavioral health services at our outpatient clinic (Downtown Chicago). Postdoctoral fellows provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological evaluations. Common presenting problems include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, life transitions, ADHD, relationship concerns, managing medication compliance, and managing chronic physical illness.
Pediatric Track: The Pediatric division of PCPA consists of behavioral health services at our outpatient clinic (Downtown Chicago) as well as placement at one of our integrated care partners in the north or west suburbs (specific location TBD). PCPA is integrated into several pediatricians' offices throughout the northern and northwestern suburbs of Chicago. When placed at a clinic, the post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to provide warm hand-offs, onsite collaboration with pediatricians, and time-limited evidence-based therapy. Psychological assessment will take place in one of PCPA's outpatient clinics. As a post-doc within this division, you will be exposed to a range of difficulties commonly presented in children and adolescents, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, toileting issues, behavioral issues, and adjustment difficulties.
Qualifications: The ideal candidates will have outstanding general psychotherapy skills, prior experience providing time-limited psychological services, and will have an interest in advancing the integration between behavioral health and medicine. The ideal candidates will also possess strong leadership skills, be flexible, have a team-oriented approach, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Strong interest in clinical training and prior experience in health settings is preferred. Candidates MUST have a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program, AND have completed their internship program prior to starting position.
Benefits: Salary is a $45K stipend. Benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, access to a 401K plan, and an educational stipend. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be provided with their own laptop with full telehealth functionality, office space and administrative assistance. All postdoctoral fellows will receive two hours of individual supervision per week. Fellows will attend biweekly didactics/case conferences, biweekly peer consult group, and a monthly journal club. Post-doctoral fellows also have the opportunity to have a mentor role in PCPA's APA-Accredited Internship Program through co-leading weekly seminars and/or group assessment supervision.
*Please note: Postdoctoral fellows are required to be on-site two nights a week (until 7p) and Saturdays from 9-3pm; with Sundays and Mondays off*
**Please note: PCPA requires all employees and trainees to be fully vaccination against COVID-19 with proof of vaccination card. Exceptions for religious/medical reasons*
Please submit CV, cover letter, and information for three references to Dr. Shauna Freedman at sfreedman@pcpachicago.com by January 7th, 2022.
PCPA is part of the Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory: https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022
INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED VIRTUALLY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC (PCPA) is currently seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in our Adult Behavioral Medicine and Pediatric Psychology tracks. Note that these positions are currently part-remote due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Primary Care Psychology Associates (PCPA) is a private group practice of psychologists and social workers. PCPA offers dynamic outpatient health psychology services to adult and pediatric populations throughout the Chicagoland area. PCPA has strong relationships with local primary care providers, including Internal Medicine and Pediatric Providers, Specialists, and Psychiatrists. Services provided include evidence-based time-limited therapy, long-term therapy services, psychological assessment, and consultations with physicians. PCPA’s mission is to promote behavioral health across the lifespan through easy-access, excellent interdisciplinary team and integrated care. PCPA is committed to providing the highest quality of assessment, consultation, and therapy services. We work in collaboration with the primary care and specialty physicians, as well as community agencies to foster patient wellness and satisfaction in a warm, therapeutic, and respectful manner.
Adult Track: The Adult Behavioral Health division of PCPA consists of behavioral health services at our outpatient clinic (Downtown Chicago). Postdoctoral fellows provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological evaluations. Common presenting problems include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, life transitions, ADHD, relationship concerns, managing medication compliance, and managing chronic physical illness.
Pediatric Track: The Pediatric division of PCPA consists of behavioral health services at our outpatient clinic (Downtown Chicago) as well as placement at one of our integrated care partners in the north or west suburbs (specific location TBD). PCPA is integrated into several pediatricians' offices throughout the northern and northwestern suburbs of Chicago. When placed at a clinic, the post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to provide warm hand-offs, onsite collaboration with pediatricians, and time-limited evidence-based therapy. Psychological assessment will take place in one of PCPA's outpatient clinics. As a post-doc within this division, you will be exposed to a range of difficulties commonly presented in children and adolescents, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, toileting issues, behavioral issues, and adjustment difficulties.
Qualifications: The ideal candidates will have outstanding general psychotherapy skills, prior experience providing time-limited psychological services, and will have an interest in advancing the integration between behavioral health and medicine. The ideal candidates will also possess strong leadership skills, be flexible, have a team-oriented approach, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Strong interest in clinical training and prior experience in health settings is preferred. Candidates MUST have a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program, AND have completed their internship program prior to starting position.
Benefits: Salary is a $45K stipend. Benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, access to a 401K plan, and an educational stipend. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be provided with their own laptop with full telehealth functionality, office space and administrative assistance. All postdoctoral fellows will receive two hours of individual supervision per week. Fellows will attend biweekly didactics/case conferences, biweekly peer consult group, and a monthly journal club. Post-doctoral fellows also have the opportunity to have a mentor role in PCPA's APA-Accredited Internship Program through co-leading weekly seminars and/or group assessment supervision.
*Please note: Postdoctoral fellows are required to be on-site two nights a week (until 7p) and Saturdays from 9-3pm; with Sundays and Mondays off*
**Please note: PCPA requires all employees and trainees to be fully vaccination against COVID-19 with proof of vaccination card. Exceptions for religious/medical reasons*
Please submit CV, cover letter, and information for three references to Dr. Shauna Freedman at sfreedman@pcpachicago.com by January 7th, 2022.
PCPA is part of the Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory: https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD
