Psychology Clinical Fellow

About the role

The Department of Psychology & Biobohavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology. The program aims to enhance the skills of psychology trainees preparing for a career in a pediatric academic medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Benefit from an individualized training team and access to world-renowned interdisciplinary mentors.
• Participate in a top-ranked scientific environment and receive exceptional educational resources for professional growth.
• Collaborate with a variety of pediatric subspecialties and medical treatment teams through a consultation-liaison approach.
• Receive supervision in both clinical care and research activities.
• Be trained within a clinician scientist model.

Requirements

• Must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).
• Completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong candidates for a clinical-only training program may be considered.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in clinical and research methodologies.

Benefits

• Highest stipend (currently 24% above NIH levels).
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision).
• Professional development allowance.
• Personal computer for use during the fellowship.
• Tuition assistance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Moving allowance.
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan.
• Onsite health and fitness facility.
• Flexible health and dependent care savings accounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (cost shared).
• Disability, long-term disability, and group life insurance.

Pay

Competitive stipends and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical and research responsibilities.

Eligibility

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred) and completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).

Required Documents

• Cover letter indicating goals for fellowship.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from internship director.
• A statement from graduate program training director verifying date doctoral degree requirements will be met.
• An official graduate transcript.

Contact Information

To apply, visit: www.stjude.org/research/departments/psychology.html

For questions, please contact Kendra Parris, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, at kendra.parris@stjude.org.