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Inpatient Adult Psychology Application Procedure

Center for Behavioral Medicine offers two (2) full-time Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in treating the seriously and persistently mentally ill adult. The annual stipend is $34,646. Benefits include fifteen (15) days paid annual leave, fifteen (15) days sick leave, twelve (12) paid holidays, and medical and life insurance plans. The twelve (12) month Program begins September 1. Residents are expected to attend an August orientation session.

Applicants should have doctorates in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from APA-accredited programs. Applications are accepted until positions are filled, and should include: statement of training interests and goals; curriculum vita; two sample psychological reports; three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your clinical experiences; a letter from the director of your training program verifying completion of doctoral degree; and doctoral program transcripts. Inquiries can be made to Ronald Szymankowski, Ph..D.; 816/512-7520; ron.szymankowski@dmh.mo.gov. Submit application materials to: Department of Psychology, Center for Behavioral Medicine, 1000 E 24th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

Preference is given to applicants who are judged to be prepared for supervised independent functioning within a multi-disciplinary team and to understand and cope with the challenges of working with seriously mentally ill adults.

Selected applicants will be invited to come for an onsite interview. Scheduling of onsite interviews will be arranged through phone contacts.

Interviewees will meet individually with the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Director, Psychology Department staff supervisors, and the current Psychology Residents. The on site visit will also consist of a general orientation and tour of the facility.

Phone interviews can be arranged but applicants who participated in an on site visit will take precedence in consideration.

Forensic Psychology Application Procedure

Center for Behavioral Medicine offers two (2) full-time Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship position. The annual stipend is $34,646. Benefits include fifteen (15) days paid annual leave, fifteen (15) days sick leave, twelve (12) paid holidays, and medical and life insurance plans. The twelve (12) month Program begins September 1. Residents are expected to attend an August orientation session.

Applicants should have doctorates in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from APA-accredited programs.

Applications should include: statement of training interests and goals; curriculum vita; two sample psychological reports; three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your clinical experiences; a letter from the director of your training program verifying completion of doctoral degree; and doctoral program transcripts. Inquiries can be made to Steve Mandracchia, Ph.D.; 816/512-7244; steve.mandracchia@dmh.mo.gov. Submit application materials to: Forensic Services, Center for Behavioral Medicine, 1000 E 24th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

Selected applicants will be invited to come for an onsite interview. Interviewees will meet individually with the Forensic Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Director, Psychology Department staff supervisors, and the current Psychology Residents. The on site visit will also consist of a general orientation and tour of the facility. Phone interviews may be arranged but applicants who participate in an on site visit will take precedence in consideration.