UC Davis MIND Institute - Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

03 Oct 2023    

UC Davis MIND Institute Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Applications due December 1, 2023   

Start Date: September 1, 2024 - End Date: August 31, 2025 

The UC Davis MIND Institute Clinical Psychology Training Program and the Northern California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) is recruiting for two 1-year postdoctoral psychology fellows who seek to specialize in Child Clinical Psychology/Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. This is a combined clinical psychology and LEND fellowship program. 

The MIND Institute is an internationally known leader in research and clinical care for ASD and neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) and plays a strong role as an innovative and broad-based center for educating and training the next generation of professionals in ASD/NDD. The mission and vision of the MIND include providing equitable care for neurodivergent individuals and their families. MIND Institute faculty and supervisors are hired through academic departments at UCD and, thus, all have a commitment to and expertise in teaching and education. https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/psychology-training-program/index.html. The LEND program is a graduate level, interdisciplinary, leadership program that aims to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities, with a focus on under-resourced communities. CSUS disciplines participate in the LEND and include faculty and trainees from the Departments of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Education, and Physical Therapy.  

Trainees and faculty from diverse professional disciplines, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds participate in seminars, clinical work, community work and a project related to neurodevelopmental disorders. Leadership training is also an important component of this program. Postdoctoral fellows have the unique opportunity to learn in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting during their postdoctoral training to develop discipline specific and interdisciplinary skills through work with their mentors and other specialists. We have a strong emphasis on culturally and linguistically sensitive and competent, family centered care embedded throughout this program.  

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/lend/images%20and%20pdf/lend-info.pdf  

Postdoctoral fellows are hired by UC Davis and receive a gross stipend of $58,000 per year. Fellows participate in 75% clinical assessment and intervention for children with developmental and behavioral health concerns, and 25% LEND interdisciplinary programming, to include development of a leadership project, seminars, and community-based programs. Supervised experiences include consultation, assessment, and treatment of individuals from infancy through adolescence who present with neurodevelopmental concerns, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental or cognitive delays, and co-occurring mental health issues. Fellows have opportunities to provide evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and social skills training for children and adolescents. 

The Training Program is interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities. We welcome prospective applicants whose training and professional/personal experience enhance our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff, our patients, and our local community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees.  

Stipend : $58,000 

Application Instructions  

Must have a degree in Clinical (preferred), Counseling, or School Psychology and have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree from an APA/CPA/PCSAS-accredited doctoral program (preferred), or a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, including completion of an internship at an APPIC member site. All doctoral requirements must be completed upon start of this postdoctoral program. We are seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds. Strong applicants will be highly motivated to increase their professional skills and knowledge in 1) providing evidence-based disciplinary and interdisciplinary care, 2) providing culturally and linguistically competent and sensitive, family centered care, and 3) interacting successfully with those from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds, and 4) leadership skills.  

Please submit your application via APPA CAS (program code 9521). A complete application will include the following:  

• A completed application  
• Cover letter  
• Up to date Curriculum Vitae  
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters from doctoral internship supervisor, practicum placement supervisor, and graduate school faculty are preferred.  

Application deadline is Monday, December 1, 2023.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Training Director’s Office at 916-703-0263 or hs-mind_psychtraining@ucdavis.edu.  

For more information, visit: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/psychology-training-program/index.html   

*Please note that there is a separate application for the  LEND Fellowship (Research Emphasis) For more information,  please refer to https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/lend/lend-index.html  

Non-Discrimination Statement    

The University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. As required by Title IX, the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment, or other activities.   

https://hr.ucdavis.edu/supervisors/diversity/equal-opps-overview