Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

Introduction

Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services is offering a full-time postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology. We are currently recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow for the 2024-2025 training period. The application deadline is Friday, January 12, 2024. Interviews will be held via video (e.g., Zoom, Skype, Google Meet). Early applications are encouraged.

Training Setting

Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services is an outpatient clinic located in Oak Brook, IL. The principal components of the fellowship includes psychotherapy services (90%). Psychological/neuropsychological assessment services may also be provided, though will only be available for the right candidate. Teaching and professional development will also be part of the fellowship (10%). Research opportunities are available, though not a focus of the training year. Caseload ranges between 15-25. Office days are Monday through Friday typically from 8am-5pm. Opportunities for telehealth services (e.g., clinical interviews and counseling sessions) are available.

Patient Population

The primary patient population includes children/adolescents, adults, and older adults with neurodevelopmental, neurological, neuropsychiatric, and complex medical disorders. Referrals come from varying disciplines in the areas, including neurologists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, rehabilitation centers, and schools. Presenting concerns include: neurodevelopmental disorders (ID, ADHD, learning disabilities, autism), brain injury, neurologic disorders, dementias, cerebrovascular disease, and psychiatric comorbidity.

Supervision

Fellows work with their supervisor weekly. Training is individualized and developmental, and is designed to prepare fellows for independent practice. Weekly structured supervision is provided, in addition to case-by-case as-needed discussion. As fellows progress within the year, supervision may become less structured and more similar to consultation. Fellows may have the opportunity to provide training and tiered supervision to psychology practicum students completing a rotation in our clinic.

Didactics and Education

Didactic meetings take place on a bi-weekly basis. These meetings are designed to cover topics to assist fellows in advancing their clinical practice of psychology and neuropsychology. Didactics include: webinars, fact-finding cases, discussion of articles, as well as presentations from clinical supervisors on various topics in psychology/neuropsychology. Fellows will also be required to present on topics of interest throughout the year. Stipends for conference attendance and licensing preparation may be made available, based upon individual needs and approval by the practice.

Benefits

Annual compensation is between $50,000 to $70,000+, depending on amount of weekly cases seen and based upon a percentage of reimbursement. Benefits include 10 paid time off days and 7 paid holidays. Health insurance is available, with the clinic paying a portion of the employee premium.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualified applicants will have completed an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral training program in clinical psychology and APA- or CPA-accredited internship in clinical psychology. The candidate’s doctoral degree must be conferred prior to their fellowship start date. Applicants with a strong background and training in evidenced-based therapeutic treatments are preferred.

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity 

Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services is committed to promoting diversity and tolerance within its staff by building a culture of inclusion and respect. Our goal is to ensure that all fellows, no matter their race, sexuality, country of origin, gender, religion or able-bodiedness, feel included at Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services.

About Oak Brook, IL

Approximately 20 miles directly west from downtown Chicago, Oakbrook has all the benefits of the city culture without the traffic. Public transit can be used to reach the office, though a car is preferable. Any and all restaurants and stores are within 10 miles of Oakbrook, including 3 shopping malls. There are also multiple parks and nature trails around the city.