University of Florida
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Clinical Postdoctoral Associate in Counseling Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Counseling-Related Field University of Florida in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
12-month, 2000-hour postdoctoral appointment with a salary of $62,000. Benefits include paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, professional development time, $1,200 in professional development funds (subject to change), and EPPP licensure study materials plus release time.
Deadline
Jan 5, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of Florida
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Clinical Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Florida, Counseling and Wellness Center, Gainesville, Florida.
This is a postdoctoral psychology position designed for advanced training in university counseling services and health service psychology. The appointment is a 12-month, 2000-hour clinical postdoc with responsibilities across individual, couples, and group counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, prevention, referral, staff meetings, and training seminars.
Applicants should have a doctoral degree from an APA or CPA accredited program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a related counseling field. Candidates must be license-eligible as a psychologist (or already licensed) and must have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology.
The program offers generalist training with possible specialization in psychological assessment, intensive support / suicide prevention and intervention, and alcohol and other drugs prevention and intervention. Trainees receive at least 2 hours of face-to-face individual supervision and 1.5 hours of weekly group supervision/didactic seminars, plus professional development opportunities.
Funding: salary is $62,000 for the year. Benefits include paid time off, insurance options, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, professional development time, and $1,200 professional development funds (subject to change), along with EPPP licensure study materials and release time.
Preferred experience includes at least three years in a mental health setting, at least one year in student counseling/student mental health, leadership/administrative experience, brief therapy and crisis intervention skills, knowledge of Florida mental health laws and ethics, outreach/prevention experience, ability to supervise trainees, and intermediate computer/software skills.
How to apply: submit the APPA CAS application and required materials first. If selected for interview, complete the Careers at UF application as well. Deadline is January 5, 2027, 11:55 p.m. ET. A criminal background check is required, and international degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service.
Funding details
12-month, 2000-hour postdoctoral appointment with a salary of $62,000. Benefits include paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, professional development time, $1,200 in professional development funds (subject to change), and EPPP licensure study materials plus release time.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an APA or CPA accredited program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a counseling-related field; be license-eligible as a psychologist or already licensed; and have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology. Preferred qualifications include at least three years of professional experience in a mental health setting, with at least one year in a student counseling or student mental health setting; administrative or leadership experience; ability to work in large complex systems; experience with brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention; knowledge of Florida mental health laws and ethics; outreach and prevention experience; ability to supervise trainees; knowledge of developmental issues in university populations; and intermediate computer skills.
How to apply
Apply online through the APPA CAS system first and follow the required materials prompts. If invited for an interview, also complete the Careers at UF application. Direct application materials questions or accommodation requests to the Search Committee Chair, Felicia Brown, PhD, at [email protected].
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