Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow - Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

About the role

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct child, adolescent, and family psychological assessments, provide evidence-based psychotherapy, and coordinate treatment within a multidisciplinary environment, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position. Scope: Institution-wide

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop psychological treatment plans
• Carry out evidence-based psychotherapy visits with youth and families
• Complete clinical documentation for all services provided
• Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by clinical supervisors
• Communicate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care
• Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of an APA-accredited PhD program with degree conferred prior to fellow start date.
• Completion of an APA-approved internship in child and adolescent clinical/counseling or pediatric psychology.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic theory and concepts in cognitive and behavioral therapy
• Ability to assess and diagnose common psychological problems and psychiatric diagnoses experienced by youth and families
• Writing skills for clinical documentation.
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with medical students, residents, and fellows

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston; Work Location: 0193 - John Sealy Towers; Posted: Oct 12, 2026, 2:44:16 PM.