The
VASDHS/UCSD Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program is accredited by
the American Psychological Association (APA) as a postdoctoral residency
program in clinical psychology. In close affiliation with the University of
California, San Diego (UCSD), Department of Psychiatry, the program offers 1-year
positions in two tracks: Evidence Based Psychotherapies (EBP) and Psychosocial
Rehabilitation (PSR). A third track, Clinical Mental Health (CMH), is pending
approval for accreditation by the APA Commission on Accreditation, for the
first year of two-year training positions. The training program uses a
scientist practitioner model. Development, implementation, and dissemination of
evidence-based research and practice are high priorities. The amount of time
spent in clinical and research experiences varies for each track, and training
is individualized to each resident’s needs and interests. For more information,
go to: http://psychiatry.ucsd.edu/trainingmanual.pdf
.
In the EBP
Track, eight positions will be available. There is one position in each of
the following emphasis areas: Anxiety, Geropsychology and Home-based Care, Mood
Disorders and Suicidality, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
Mental Health, OEF/OIF/OND PTSD, and PTSD/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). There
are two positions in Family Mental Health. Residents complete a major rotation
in the emphasis area and a minor rotation in primary care mental health
integration or general mental health. Residents learn to delivery
evidence-based psychotherapies including developing personalized
treatment plans.
In the PSR
Track, two clinical psychology positions will be available. Residents
provide PSR services to Veterans with psychotic disorders on primary and minor
rotations in acute care (inpatient), outpatient and community-based programs at
the Center of Recovery Education (CORE). Using a recovery model, our programs
empower Veterans to develop personalized functioning goals and choose from a
menu of treatment program opportunities, including vocational skills
development/supportive employment, social skills training, cognitive behavioral
therapy for psychosis, illness management and recovery, substance use treatment,
and access to vital community resources that support personal goal attainment
through assertive community treatment and case management.
In the CMH
Track, four clinical psychology positions will be available in 2-year
positions that emphasize clinical research as well as the delivery of
evidence-based care. There is one position in each of the following four
programs: Women’s Mental Health, the VISN-22
Mental Illness Research, Education & Clinical Center
(MIRECC), VA Center
of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH), and Addiction Treatment. The goal of the CMH track is to train residents to become leading clinical
researchers in women’s mental health, psychosis and other major mental
illnesses, stress-related disorders, and addiction treatment.
Qualifications: The following are required:
1. U.S. citizenship; 2. Males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered
for the draft by age 26; 3. Completion of an APA-accredited doctorate in clinical
or counseling psychology and an APA-accredited clinical psychology internship
by September 1, 2014. Desirable qualifications include experience using evidence-based interventions, and career goals involving
clinical, research, leadership and dissemination activities involving
evidence-based practices in university-affiliated or VA or other medical center
setting. Recruitment of men and women from diverse social and economic
backgrounds and diverse cultural and demographic groups is a high priority. The
stipend for all first-year positions is $45,950 plus benefits with co-pay.
Application: Please submit the attached cover sheet, a letter
of interest (maximum 2 pages), CV or
resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. The letter of interest should include:
The track/emphasis area you are applying and why, a
brief summary of educational, clinical and research experiences relevant to the
specific area of interest, a summary of your training needs and goals for the residency,
and a statement of your career goals. Materials should be submitted by
email to vafellowship@ucsd.edu. The application
deadline is December 15, 2013. Late applications will be considered only
for positions that are not filled by applicants who applied by December 15th.
Applicants should be available for interview on February 3, 2014. Other
interview dates and phone interviews may be possible.
Name:
Email:
Telephone
number:
Please include
this cover sheet and indicate which track/position
you are applying. You must submit separate applications if you are applying for
more than one position.
_______ Evidence
Based Psychotherapies (EBP) Track
_______ Anxiety
_______ Geropsychology and Home-based
Care
_______ Mood Disorders and Suicidality
_______ LGBT Mental Health
_______ OEF/OIF/OND PTSD
_______ PTSD/TBI
_______ Family Mental Health
_______ Psychosocial Rehabilitation
(PSR) Track; indicate your discipline for this track only
_______ Psychology
_______ Social Work
_______ Vocational Rehabilitation
_______ Occupational Therapy
_______ Nursing
_______ Psychiatry
_______ Clinical
Mental Health (CMH) Track
_______ Women’s Mental Health
_______ Mental Illness Research,
Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) – Psychosis
_______ Center of Excellence for Stress
and Mental Health (CESAMH) – Stress-related Disorders
_______ Addiction Treatment
The VA requires that all psychology postdoctoral
residents be U.S. citizens who have completed an APA accredited doctoral
program and internship. Men from psychology and non-psychology disciplines must
have registered for the draft by age 26. Please
do not apply if you do not meet these criteria as we will not be able to
review your application.
Application Checklist:
________ 2-page
(max) letter explaining interest and experiences relevant to the position
applied
________ Curriculum
vitae or resume
________ Three
letters of recommendation
Questions related to the program's accredited
status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
740 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
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