Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow - Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct child, adolescent, and family psychological assessments, provide evidence-based psychotherapy, and coordinate treatment within a multidisciplinary environment, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.
Scope: Institution-wide
 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop psychological treatment plans 
   
• Carry out evidence-based psychotherapy visits with youth and families 
   
• Complete clinical documentation for all services provided 
   
• Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by clinical supervisors 
   
• Communicate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care 
   
• Performs related duties as assigned 
   

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an APA-accredited PhD program with degree conferred prior to fellow start date. Completion of an APA-approved internship in child and adolescent clinical/counseling or pediatric psychology.
   

 

KNOWLEDGE I SKILLS I ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of basic theory and concepts in cognitive and behavioral therapy 
   
• Ability to assess and diagnose common psychological problems and psychiatric diagnoses experienced by youth and families 
   
• Writing skills for clinical documentation. 
   
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with medical students, residents, and fellows 
   

 

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience. 
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations: 0193 - John Sealy Towers, 301 University Blvd., John Sealy Towers, Unit 10.2A1, Galveston, 77555-0193
Job: Training & Education
Organization: UTMB Health, Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Non-Manager
Job Level: Day Shift
Job Posting: Oct 12, 2026, 1:44:16 PM