Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

UNLV Partnership for Research, Assessment, Counseling, Therapy, and Innovative Clinical Education (UNLV PRACTICE): Group Psychotherapy Emphasis

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

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. Not Updated

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Not Updated

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration oof the experience. Not Updated

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. Not Updated

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Not Updated

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. Not Updated

This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures. Not Updated

This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training. Not Updated

Position Details:

Our psychology postdoctoral fellowship program is designed to promote clinical skills development to prepare fellows for independent licensure as a psychologist. The postdoctoral fellowship is a one-year position, with funding available to extend the fellowship for a second year, contingent upon performance.

This postdoctoral fellowship position has a group psychotherapy focus. It is an excellent fit for clinicians seeking to develop or enhance group work as a clinical specialty or who are interested in honing their skills as a group therapist and supervisor to support their general professional goals.

Regular responsibilities include:

· Developing, facilitating, and supervising skills-based and process-based groups for adults. Our group focused postdoctoral fellow generally cofacilitates 5-7 groups each week and serves as a supervisor-in-training for group cofacilitators (graduate student clinicians).

· Assisting with group supervision and development and delivery of didactic training for graduate student clinicians.

· Carrying a small individual therapy caseload.

· Providing on-call supervision coverage (during business hours--no weekends).

· Program development for adult and group therapy programs.

Postdoctoral fellows may also have the opportunity to supervise 1-2 graduate student clinicians in their individual caseloads. Opportunities for community outreach, assessment, child/adolescent work, and/or research may be available if desired.

UNLV PRACTICE® is a growing clinic and we provide our postdoctoral trainees excellent, attentive, diligent supervision with opportunities to gain increased independence and to influence and build our programs alongside us.

The postdoctoral fellow is directly supervised by the clinic’s group coordinator, Dr. Amy Black (amelia.black@unlv.edu). Dr. Black is a former postdoctoral fellow of UNLV PRACTICE and a certified group psychotherapist (CGP). Questions about the group focused postdoctoral fellowship position can be directed to Dr. Black or to Dr. Michelle Paul, the UNLV PRACTICE Executive Director (michelle.paul@unlv.edu).

About UNLV PRACTICE:

UNLV PRACTICE® is an innovative and growing training clinic committed to serving the mental and behavioral health needs of a diverse community with evidence-based practices and programs for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to individual psychotherapy, we offer and train in comprehensive psychological assessment, group psychotherapy, trauma- and grief-focused interventions, preschool-grade 12 outreach, and telehealth. We are widely recognized in the Nevada mental health community as a leader in training and accessible mental health services.

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified R1 (research university with very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV is the third most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, with over 20,000 students from underrepresented groups. UNLV has been designated as an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Because Nevada has a severe shortage of psychologists, there are countless opportunities to get involved and to make a tangible difference with your unique clinical interests and skills. We are part of a small yet passionate professional community eager to welcome, mentor, and support early career clinicians in their professional development and careers.

UNLV PRACTICE is committed to supporting our postdoctoral fellows as whole humans and we believe in and encourage work-life boundaries and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

Requirements:

We seek applicants who are committed to learning, engaging with the community, and collaborating in interprofessional practice. Applicants should be committed to developing and providing socially and culturally responsive mental health services to a diverse population.

Applicants should have completed (or be on track to complete) a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology. All doctoral degree requirements, including dissertation, must be completed before the start date. Applicants with a variety of clinical approaches and backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is $65,000, competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Postdoctoral fellows receive generous paid time off, options for medical and dental insurance, and a professional development stipend that may be used for purposes such as licensure or licensing examination fees, professional educational materials, or conference attendance.

https://www.unlv.edu/thepractice

Additional Information

Agency Type: Other
APPIC Membership: No
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Other Emphasis: Adult Group Psychotherapy
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Amelia Black, Ph.D., Certified Group Psychotherapist
Contact Email: amelia.black@unlv.edu
Contact Phone: 702-895-1532
Virtual Interviews: Available
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 3
Number of Positions: 1
Applications recieved last year: 5
Stipend: $65,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards
Estimated offer date: Monday, February 12 2024
Created Date: Saturday, November 12 2022
Unfilled Positions: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance; Retirement - Mandatory 403(b) plan. Employee & Employer contribution; Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time; University library privileges, access to low cost Faculty and Staff Primary Care Clinic, a campus wellness center, and other campus amenities (e.g. reduced fee sporting, performing arts event tix, etc.); professional funds and paid leave to support training (e.g. conference registration and travel) or licensing/examination fees; and a clinic culture that values growth, safety, openness, positive connection, and collaboration. In addition to benefits associated with employment at UNLV, UNLV PRACTICE may offer additional funds towards student loan repayment.
Research opportunities: Housed on a University Campus and affiliated with several mental and behavioral health training programs, and community partners (e.g., The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada), the clinic values evidence-based practice and routinely collects data (e.g. psychological assessment database; outcome tracking database). Postdoctoral fellows will be expected to prioritize assessment and intervention services. Outcome data and other program evaluation metrics are regularly collected and reported back to donors and grant funders. Opportunities for research may follow dependent on fellow's interests. Opportunities to collaborate on projects such as offering training to the American Group Psychotherapy Association may also be available.
Additional Comments: There will be an offer to extend the position to a second year dependent on performance evaluations and funding.
Application Instructions: The start date is to coincide with the beginning of the 2024-25 academic training year (start dates are negotiable to as early as July 1). The dissertation must be defended by the start date. A formal offer will not be finalized until a letter from the applicant's dissertation chair or DCT is submitted to confirm that the dissertation will be defended by the start date. Initial application materials must include a CV, cover letter, 3 letters of reference (1 by a current internship supervisor), and a brief statement regarding your theoretical orientation and interest in/match to our available open position(s). If we are interested based on your initial application, we will conduct a brief telephone interview. Virtual interviews will be offered to top candidates. After acceptance of a position, we anticipate having funds to reimburse for travel expenses for an in-person visit. Submit applications through APPA CAS or directly to the Clinic Assistant Director/Group Psychotherapy Program Coordinator, Dr. Amelia Black at amelia.black@unlv.edu All questions and inquiries are welcome.

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