%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe UTHealth John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Campus is the largest academic inpatient psychiatric hospital campus in the country, and is comprised of the Harris County Psychiatric Center (UTHealth-HCPC; 273 bed) and the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center (BSC; 264 bed). Both neighboring psychiatric facilities are a training home for students, residents and fellows in medicine, psychiatry, social work, nursing, pharmacy and psychology. The mean length of stay for most patients is approximately 7 days on acute units, and up to 90 days in the sub-acute units. Patients served are diverse with regard to race/ethnicity, age, education, sociocultural background, and patients often present with serious mental illnesses, co-occurring conditions, suicidality, as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities, and personality disorders. The Psychology Service functions as a hospital-wide consultation service whereby electronic referrals are received from treatment teams/providers. Referral types include individual therapy, group therapy, and various types of assessments and screenings.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Psychology Service is also actively involved with clinical research. In addition to track-specific responsibilities outlined below, each fellow will be involved in clinical research with 10% protected time for such. Additionally, fellows may assist in program development, provide supervision to psychology trainees and psychiatry residents, and/or facilitate and attend didactic presentations. The 2000-hour, 12-month postdoctoral fellowship training model is designed to prepare fellows for licensure and to function as competent professional psychologists. All training is on-site and all training opportunities are in-person Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe fellowship and faculty follow a developmental training model whereby each fellow identifies their training objectives and are offered opportunities related to their goals. Initially, trainees are tasked with observing services conducted by faculty; then faculty observe fellows; and, upon demonstrating relevant developmental competence and confidence, fellows are permitted to facilitate services more independently. Typically, the initial training objective involves demonstrating mastery by the fellow in case conceptualization, brief intervention treatment planning, and administering brief interventions. This mastery is typically achieved by the first 6-12 weeks. Next, fellows are introduced to the Forensic track rotation.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EGeneral Objectives and Goals:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDeliver brief, evidence-based individual and group psychotherapies to adult patients with diverse clinical presentations, including serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDemonstrate advanced proficiency in psychological evaluations, including cognitive, personality, and response-style assessments to inform treatment planning and clinical decision-making.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApply individualized responsive practices and adapt interventions to meet the needs of various patient populations.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProvide developmentally appropriate, tiered supervision and feedback to practicum students, predoctoral interns, and psychiatry residents, under the guidance of licensed psychologists.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFunction effectively as a consultant within multidisciplinary treatment teams by providing psychological expertise, treatment recommendations, and education to colleagues.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EConsistent with the practitioner-scholar model, engage in clinical research and curate at least one scholarly product by year-end.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApply APA Ethical Principles and state licensure laws, by engaging in ethical and professional behavior, accurately representing trainee status and supervisory relationships, and progressively developing autonomy and readiness for independent practice through reflective self-assessment, supervision integration, and professional growth.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMeet the postdoctoral requirement for licensure as a psychologist in Texas.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EForensic Track Objective and Goals:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFellows will develop advanced proficiency in conducting post-restoration, court-ordered forensic evaluations of competency to stand trial, including clinical interviews, record review, collateral consultation, and the integration of data into clear, objective, and legally-relevant forensic reports that effectively address the psycholegal question.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFellows will understand competency restoration interventions tailored to individuals with serious mental illness, and demonstrate skills in addressing functional impairments that interfere with restoration.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFellows will demonstrate ethical and individualized responsive practice in forensic inpatient settings, integrating knowledge of relevant legal standards, managing dual agency roles, and addressing the intersection of mental illness, justice system involvement, and sociocultural factors impacting competency and restoration outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ETo Apply:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApplication should be submitted through APPA CAS. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to include a cover letter, updated CV, two redacted assessment report samples (forensic evaluations preferred), and three letters of recommendations.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe will send interview invitations by January 9, 2026. Interviews will begin in January. We will adhere to the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and Common Hold Date (CHD) Guidelines. Virtual and in-person interviews will be available. The fellowship start date is September 1, 2026. This is a 12-month fellowship. If fellow accepts the fellowship offer, fellow may need to be available at least 2 months before the start date in order to complete background/drug screen, on-boarding form and hospital credentialing process, most of which can be completed remotely%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we do here changes the world. %3C/strong%3EUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOnce you join us you won%27t want to leave.%3C/strong%3E It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe take care of our employees!%3C/strong%3E As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFree financial and legal counseling%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFree mental health counseling services%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EGym membership discounts and access to wellness programs%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EResources for child and elder care%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPlus many more!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EA biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Key Accountabilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E1.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E2.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E3.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Reads and evaluates literature.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E4.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E5.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Have strong written and oral communication skills.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E6.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Performs other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree. PsyD or PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; Applicants must be graduates from a Counseling or Clinical Psychology Ph.D. or Psy.D. APA-Accredited program and have successfully completed an APA-accredited psychology internship. Doctoral degree requirements must be completed before September 1, 2026.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.