Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Arizona Psychology Training Consortium/Levitan and Associates Psychological 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

Levitan and Associates Psychological Services is a private practice located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, as well as individual, couples, and family therapy. Our practice is grounded in a supportive, collaborative, and professional culture that values clinical excellence, integrity, and continuous learning.

We serve a diverse client population across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our referrals come from a variety of sources, including primary care physicians, schools, attorneys, and state agencies. We frequently work with individuals presenting with complex diagnostic concerns, trauma histories, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Trainees at our site can expect a rich and varied training experience, with opportunities to develop skills in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Specialized training is available in forensic assessment (e.g., Rule 11 evaluations, parenting evaluations), neuropsychological testing, and working within multidisciplinary teams. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists who are committed to mentoring and fostering professional growth.

Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some flexibility may be required based on client scheduling needs, but evening and weekend work is generally not expected.

The breakdown on Direct Services Experiences are flexible and dependent upon the resident's interests. Typically, 60% evaluation, 20% report writing, and 20% therapy.

Individual and group supervision is provided.

Residents at Levitan and Associates Psychological Services typically spend approximately 60% of their time in-office providing in-person services, with the remaining 40% dedicated to report writing, supervision, and other administrative tasks.

https://www.azptc.org

Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: Yes
APA Accredited: No
Emphasis or focus area: Assessment
Other Emphasis: Psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic assessments
Research Time: No research time
Training Director: Elizabeth Capps-Conkle, Psy.D.
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: 3
Applications recieved last year: 7
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $52,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Monday, February 16 2026
Created Date: Monday, April 5 2021
Fringe Benefits: Unlimited PTO, paid trainings/conferences
Research opportunities: Not significant
Additional Comments: At this time, Levitan and Associates Psychological Services does not offer any formal recognized specialties by the Council of Specialties in Professional Psychology. However, we provide advanced training and supervised experience in several areas of practice, including forensic psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and assessment-focused clinical psychology, which may align with recognized specialty areas.
Application Instructions: Please send a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Alex Levitan at contact@drlaps.com and Dr. Elizabeth Capps-Conkle at drcappsconkle@gmail.com. You may also contact Dr. Alex Levitan at 602-529-1449 (cell) or 602-387-5313 (ofc). Applications are accepted throughout the year, and a resident can start at any time. The full application includes: Letter of Interest, CV, transcript, (3) letters of recommendation, and expected graduation date. Our first round is conducted by additional supervisors and administrative staff. Dr. Levitan then conducts a second virtual interview. Applicants are welcome to meet in-person to see our facility if their schedule permits it.

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