Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Center for Effective Child Therapy, Boston, MA

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Evidence-Based Youth Psychotherapy

Applicants are invited to apply for a clinical postdoctoral fellowship position at the Center for Effective Child Therapy, the outpatient mental health service program at Judge Baker Children’s Center.  Postdoctoral activities include direct outpatient service delivery to children ages 3 to 17 experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and disruptive behavior. Training and supervision in evidence-based models for psychotherapy is provided.  Additional activities include co-supervising graduate level trainees and assisting the director and assistant director in outreach activities to school districts and pediatricians. 

Qualifications

·         Completion of an APA- or CPA-approved internship.  Start date flexible (July – Sept. 2014).

·         Strong applicants will have:

§  Clinical training and experience in CBT for childhood depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and/or behavioral parent training for childhood disruptive behavior disorders

§  Experience in supervising or training clinicians in evidence-based methods preferred

§  Experience giving professional presentations

§  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

§  Strong computer skills

Founded in 1917, Judge Baker Children's Center is a Harvard Medical School affiliate dedicated to improving the lives of children whose mental health problems threaten to limit their potential. Integrating education, service, research, and training, the Center is the oldest child mental health organization in New England and a national leader in the field of children's mental health.  Judge Baker Children’s Center is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Judge Baker is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one de-identified assessment report (e.g., psychodiagnostic report, neuropsychological report), and one de-identified treatment report (e.g., treatment plan, treatment summary) addressed to Sue Woodward, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Services at cect@jbcc.harvard.edu.  Application Deadline:  January 31, 2014