Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child Psychology - New York Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child Psychology

New York Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center

July 2015-June 2016

This one year, full time postdoctoral fellowship provides trainees with an intensive supervised clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The fellow's responsibilities include initial diagnostic intake evaluations, psychotherapy, as well as psychological testing.  Psychotherapy training experience is acquired through general and elective rotations.  Supervision in evidence- based psychotherapies include: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parent-Management Training.

            

General Rotations:  

1.  Evaluation Service

2.  Child Anxiety/ Depression Clinic

                     or

      Disruptive Behavior Disorder Clinic

3. Psychological Assessment

Elective Rotations:

1.  School Based Mental Health

2.  Pediatric Consultation- Liaison

3.  Special Needs Clinic (HIV affected families and children)

4.  Tourettes, Tics and Related Disorders Clinic

5.  Consultation and Emergency Services (Emergency Department)

Deadline for Applications:  December 30, 2014

The Fellowship runs from July 1 to July 1. Only 1 position is available per year. 

To apply, please email current curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of

interest in doing the fellowship to the email address: cumcpsych.postdoc@gmail.com

If you have questions, please contact:

Clare Gaskins, Ph.D. 

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Children’s Hospital of New York

Phone: 212-305-5950

Email: clg9023@nyp.org