Role OverviewJoin Milwaukee County's Behavioral Health Services team as a Postdoctoral Fellow and receive specialized training in delivering psychological care to individuals with behavioral health needs. The Fellow will work under the supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists and spend at least 65% of their time providing direct psychological services. This position promotes the transfer of institutional and professional knowledge and constitutes an investment in the future of mental health services.
What You Will Do
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, your daily responsibilities will include diagnostic interviews, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, individual psychotherapy, clinical documentation, team meetings, and clinical consultation. You will have the opportunity to work in various clinical service/rotation areas, including Mobile Crisis Services and the Outpatient Clinic Services.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering high-quality psychological care. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Requirements
- United States citizenship
- Completion of all professional doctoral degree requirements in clinical or counseling psychology
- Predoctoral internship meeting the standards established by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited college or university
- Knowledge of psychological theory and skill in the application of the principles and techniques of clinical psychology
- Specific training in the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic nomenclature
- Treatment planning and individual/group/family therapy techniques
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Disability-related accommodations available
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