Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
This training experience is not an APPIC Member program and is not APA Accredited. Applicants should be aware that this training experience has not undergone a formal external quality review process.
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.
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This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities.
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This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration oof the experience.
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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.
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This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.
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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.
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This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures.
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This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training.
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Position Summary and duties: The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health (SCSMH) Clinic is seeking candidates for a one-year postdoctoral scholar position in the field of psychology. The primary responsibilities for this position include contributing to the mission of the SCSMH clinic through the delivery of clinical services to Iowa K-12 students and educators. Primary services include short-term individual and group counseling services delivered primarily via telehealth, post-crisis debriefing and response in schools, initial consultation/intake evaluations, and resource and referral services. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to complete Iowa’s Board of Psychology licensure requirements for supervised clinical experiences as a component of this appointment.
The SCSMH offers a multidisciplinary training clinic to University of Iowa students seeking careers in school mental health, including in the disciplines of school psychology, counseling psychology, social work, and counselor education. The postdoctoral scholar would have opportunities to provide individual supervision to practicum students, engage in multidisciplinary case consultation and group supervision, and contribute to didactic learning opportunities offered within the training clinic. Additionally, the postdoctoral scholar would have opportunities for community engagement and outreach through presentations delivered on behalf of the SCSMH Clinic. The SCSMH Clinic is committed to delivery and training of evidence-based practices. Opportunities for engaging in program development, program evaluation, research, and professional development may be available. Education Requirement Candidate must have a doctorate in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from an APA-Accredited training program.
Required Qualifications
• Successful completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral psychology internship.
• Experience in conducting individual psychotherapy, group counseling, and consultation/outreach.
• Prior didactic and clinical experience with school-aged population and/or K-12 educators.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and underserved populations.
• Ability to start on or before September 1, 2024.
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience in K-12 settings.
• Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, etc.)
• Professional experience in the areas of trauma and crisis.
• Training/experience in the area of clinical supervision.
• Public speaking experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
Salary and Benefits $56,484 to commensurate. Excellent benefits package is available.
Appointment starting between August 1, 2024, and September 1, 2024, and continuing for 12 months.
To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc Please reference requisition #4126. Candidates will submit: 1) letter of interest 2) current curriculum vitae 3) names and contact information for two professional references
Screening: Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. We will honor the APPIC Common Hold Date (CHD) of February 26, 2024.
Additional Information
- Agency Type
- School Based
- APPIC Membership
- No
- APA Accredited
- No
- Emphasis or focus area
- Child/Adolescent
- Other Emphasis
- School-based support for students and educators
- Research Time
- Less than 25%
- Training Director
- Alissa Doobay, PhD
- Contact Email
- alissa-doobay@uiowa.edu
- Contact Phone
- 319-335-2894
- Virtual Interviews
- Available
- Duration in Months
- 12
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- # of Licensed Supervisors
- 3
- Number of Positions
- 1
- Applications recieved last year
- 0
- Stipend
- $56,484
- Will follow APPIC Selection Standards
- Estimated offer date
- Monday, February 5 2024
- Created Date
- Friday, February 24 2023
- Unfilled Positions
- 0
- Fringe Benefits
- Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Iowa are eligible for a robust package of fringe benefits, as described on the website: https://grad.uiowa.edu/postdoctoral-affairs/policies-benefits/benefits-and-services-postdocs
- Research opportunities
- The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is Iowa's hub for school-based mental health research, training, professional learning, and clinical service. This is primarily a clinical postdoctoral position, but if there is interest in research, our center hosts a robust research arm with which the postdoc could collaborate.
- Additional Comments
- About the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is a partnership between the University of Iowa and the Iowa
Department of Education with initial funding of $20 million to address mental health needs in Iowa schools. The
Center will expand support for mental health prevention and treatment to Pre-K-12 students and educators in
schools across the state. This includes training, resources, and outreach to support student mental health so all
students, educators, and schools can be successful and resilient. Located in the UI College of Education, the
center bridges disciplines across campus to provide a network of expertise in education, public health, nursing,
psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counseling that improves mental health outcomes. This is Iowa's first
state-wide center supporting mental health in our schools.
About the College
The College of Education is composed of more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs,
including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the
best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders, scholars, and
innovators in their fields. Our College is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership
Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, and Teaching
and Learning. The College’s Strategic Plan centers our faculty, staff, and students around four priorities:
student success, building knowledge and practice, innovating new frontiers, and creating better futures for
Iowans.
About the University and Surrounding Community
The University of Iowa (UI) is world-renowned for its commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. UI has
been a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899 and the Association of American Universities since 1909.
UI ranks #34 among the nation’s 629 public universities (U. S. News & World Report). More than 32,500 students earn bachelor’s, graduate, and professional degrees from UI’s 11 colleges.
UI is located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most
livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists,
artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding affordable
health care, excellent libraries and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown. Chicago, St. Louis,
and Minneapolis/St. Paul are a short car or bus trip away, and nearby Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) connects
travelers to the world. The relationship between Iowa City and the UI is very cooperative and supportive.
The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
(HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff and assisting
dual-career couples.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of
race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions),
disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal
opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all
employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of
Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Institutional Equity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-
0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
- Application Instructions
- To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc Please reference requisition #4126. Candidates will submit:
1) letter of interest
2) current curriculum vitae
3) names and contact information for two professional references
This record was last updated on Friday, December 8, 2023
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