Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

St. Cloud Hospital/CentraCare is pleased to invite interested candidates to apply for a 12-month fellowship position in Adult Clinical Psychology in the Behavioral Health Department. 

St. Cloud Hospital provides family-centered care for patients of all ages. As the largest behavioral health service provider in the geographical area, our clinic receives a variety of referrals for patients of all ages with a wide range of presenting concerns. As part of a larger health organization, behavioral health providers also have the opportunity to work closely with medical specialists including pediatricians, family practice providers, psychiatrists, and rehabilitation therapists, among other providers. The Fellowship program is designed to provide clinical experiences necessary to support independent practice in clinical psychology. We aim to tailor the training experience to meet the individual training needs and interests of the Fellow. We offer a flexible rotation selection to provide for breadth of experiences, as well as specialization with populations of interests. Supervision plans are created to support a Fellow in their individual training needs, as well as ensuring that they meet all professional competencies needed for licensure requirements in the State of MN. 

The adult clinical fellow may have opportunities to specialize in sexual and gender medicine, sleep medicine, integrated behavioral health, disordered eating, trauma-focused treatment (i.e., Internal Family Systems), as well as outpatient therapy for diverse patient populations and comprehensive and/or focused (i.e., bariatric evaluations) psychological assessments in our outpatient clinic, partial hospitalization program, and inpatient mental health unit. 

Fellows who seek to specialize in providing care to our LGBTQ+ patients, would work with CentraCare Sexual and Gender Medicine clinic staff to provide psychological support to patients with a wide range of gender and sexual diversities. This includes but is not limited to providing mental health services to our LGBTQ+ patients, gender affirming therapy, partner and family therapy, and support groups. Fellows would be trained in completing culturally sensitive diagnostic assessments for gender dysphoria and any co-occurring mental and chemical health conditions. Fellows may have the opportunity to evaluate for surgical readiness and/or to help adolescents and their families obtain the eligibility and readiness criteria as outlined in the WPATH Standards of Care, 8th Edition for adolescents seeking hormone therapy. 

Fellows who seek to specialize in supporting patients who have experienced trauma would be trained to assess and understand the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on an individual, family and community. Fellows would be trained in the basic assessment of trauma symptoms and in diagnostic skills related to trauma diagnoses. The Fellow would become competent in providing psychoeducation on the emotional and behavioral sequelae of trauma and in the use of treatment interventions to support healing, reduction of distress, and/or other trauma symptoms, including treatments such as IFS, TF-CBT, ACT, or DBT. The Fellow would participate in a specialty trauma consult group and be asked to attend other didactics/trainings to support their work in the area of trauma. Fellows would also receive education and support on the impact of vicarious trauma to support them in their work. 

Fellows will have the opportunity to work with different supervisors to obtain diverse clinical skills while obtaining hours necessary for licensure, and will participate in individual supervision, group supervision/consultation, and participate in specialized consultation groups (I.e., assessment, multi-cultural, trauma). Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in monthly didactics on a wide range of topics as well as our Cultural Humility didactic series, addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional educational opportunities are also provided through the hospital/clinic and our family residency program. There is an expectation for preparation of one professional presentation (oral or written) to the health care community during the year.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.