[AVAPL Members] Post Doctoral Opportunity
- From: "Freeman, Marianne" <Marianne.Freeman@xxxxxx>
- To: <members1@xxxxxxxxx>, "VHA Psychology Internship Directors" <VHAPID@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "VHA National Psychology Chiefs" <VHANationalPsychologyChiefs@xxxxxxxxxx>, "APPIC Members Network" <members-network@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:44:54 -0500
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Marianne R. Freeman, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology Training
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
X.6308
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Position
Application Deadline and Procedure: We are accepting applications for our
Clinical Psychology Fellowship with an emphasis in Geropsychology. We will
continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Start date is
flexible and dependent upon internship completion date.
Training Setting: A large, busy, full-service Veterans Affairs Medical
Center with multiple specialized programs including Women's Clinic, TBI
Program, GRECC, Substance Abuse, Primary Care, and PCT Team. We are
affiliated with the University of Florida Department of Health and Clinical
Psychology and Shands Teaching Hospital.
Training Model and Philosophy: The overall mission of the Psychology
Postdoctoral Training Program at the NF/SGVHS is to prepare Fellows to
practice autonomously as clinical psychologists in a variety of clinical and
academic settings and to provide expertise in the areas of substance abuse
treatment, post traumatic stress, or geriatrics. The postdoctoral program is
designed to develop advanced practice competencies and expertise based upon
sound scholarly and professional practice foundations. The training
integrates clinical, scientific, and ethical knowledge in the development of
attitudes and skills basic to clinical psychology. Therefore the philosophy
of training offered by the NF/SGVHS is best described as a
"practitioner-scholar" model. The training experiences have a strong
clinical focus. However, knowledge and use of evidenced based interventions
are expected and encouraged in all aspects of the program.
Training staff: 40 licensed doctoral staff psychologists representing
diverse theoretical orientations, clinical specialties, and interests,
typically having academic appointments at the University of Florida. The
staff is highly committed to its training programs and trainees.
The Community: The North Florida/South Georgia Veteran's Health System is
situated among the gentle hills of North Central Florida in a scenic,
tree-canopied community of 100,000 residents. Located midway between the
Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Gainesville has a relatively mild
climate suitable for year-round enjoyment of sports and its varied lakes and
recreation facilities. Interestingly, Gainesville has more bicycle paths
than any other city in the United States. Gainesville is serviced by air,
bus, and train lines. Gulf- and Atlantic-coast attractions are within a
two-hour drive of the medical center. These include Orlando attractions,
such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. Also nearby are
Busch Gardens and Cypress Gardens. The larger metropolitan areas of Tampa,
St. Petersburg, Orlando, and Jacksonville are equally accessible.
Culturally, Gainesville is enhanced by the University of Florida and the
Center for the Performing Arts. Gainesville also supports a nationally known
art festival, a community band, a civic chorus, the University symphony, and
dance groups. The Florida Museum of Natural History, the Samuel P. Harn
Museum of Art, and a number of excellent theater groups which includes the
Hippodrome State Theater provide considerable diversity.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens and must have
completed all requirements of an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical
or counseling psychology, including an APA-accredited internship, prior to
the fellowship start date. Applicants are required to have a strong interest
in geriatrics with a long-term goal to provide service and contribute to
these areas in psychology.
Stipend, Benefits, and Application Information: The stipend for the program
is $41,079 for the year, paid biweekly. Benefits include 13 vacation days,
13 sick days, 10 federal holidays, up to 10 days of approved educational or
professional leave, and health insurance. Malpractice coverage is provided
under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Applications and Inquiries should be directed to:
Marianne Freeman, Ph.D.
Director of Training, Psychology Service (116B)
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
1601 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608-1197
Director of Training: Marianne <mailto:marianne.freeman@xxxxxx> Freeman,
Ph.D.
Please see our Website: http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/gainesville/
<http://www1.va.gov/mplspsychology/>
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