Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Arizona Psychology Training Consortium/ Psychological and Consulting Services

Arizona Psychology Training Consortium
Phoenix, Arizona

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Applications due Friday, January 2, 2026

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

This training experience is a planned and programmed sequence of training that aims to ensure preparation for advanced practice rather than one that is focused on providing supervised hours for licensure. Yes

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Yes

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration of the experience. Yes

This training experience is administered by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who directs and organizes the training experience and its resources, is responsible for the selection of postdocs, and monitors and evaluates the goals and activities of the experience. Yes

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Yes

This training experience includes regularly scheduled structured educational activities that help postdocs its defined goals. These activities may include didactics, seminars, case conferences, and/or research activities. Yes

This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures. Yes

This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training. Yes

PCS is a forensic private practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of high risk behaviors, particularly sexual misbehavior. We provide treatment and assessment in Criminal Court, Family Court, Civil Court, and for state agencies such as county probation, Department of Corrections, and Arizona Department of Health Services. Residents have the opportunity to learn to evaluate risk in different contexts and provide group and individual treatment in an outpatient, forensic setting. We value teamwork and consultation among colleagues. We have regular office meetings and team activities to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Residents work 40 hours per week which includes 1-2 evenings per week. There is no expectation of work on the weekends.

This site offers individual and group supervision as well as case conferences.

The experience is typically 30% evaluation, 40% therapy, and 20% report writing.

https://www.azptc.org

Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: Yes
APA Accredited: No
Emphasis or focus area: Assessment
Other Emphasis: Forensic psychology, specifically the assessment and treatment of problematic sexual behavior and violence risk.
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Elizabeth Capps-Conkle, Psy.D., LMFT
Contact Email: drcappsconkle@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 480-712-9998
Virtual Interviews: Available
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 2
Number of Positions: 1
Applications recieved last year: 1
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $45000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Tuesday, February 17 2026
Created Date: Saturday, January 13 2018
Fringe Benefits: 1- days PTO, health insurance, 401K, opportunities for conference fees.
Research opportunities: The agency has extensive archival data, should the resident choose to engage in any research activities.
Application Instructions: Send one copy of application to Dr. Brecken Blades:b.blades@pcs-forensic.com Also send one copy of application to Dr. Elizabeth Capps-Conkle: drcappsconkle@gmail.com Applications accepted throughout the year. Residency may start on any date, depending upon when positions open. The full application includes: Letter of Interest, CV, transcript, (3) letters of recommendation, and expected graduation date.

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