Post - Doctoral Clinical Psychology Fellowship

Integrative Psychotherapy Training at Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties

Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties (PPS) is a group private practice of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors who work within an integrated mental health model. PPS has physical offices in Southwestern Michigan and Chicago, Illinois but we are primarily a Telehealth practice. Due to having physicians on staff, we are also affiliated with Corewell/Lakeland Health System.

The mission of PPS is to promote behavioral health across the lifespan through the provision of psychotherapy, assessment and medication management services by an excellent interdisciplinary team. We work in collaboration to foster patient wellness and satisfaction in a warm, therapeutic, and respectful manner.

The program is a good fit for early career psychologists who identify primarily as psychotherapists and are desiring to augment their knowledge base and deepen their skill set as a generalist practitioner. This unique, experientially focused, intensive two-year program features one-on-one supervision, small-group supervision, didactic seminars, and mentoring of professional development. Our staff of experienced and extensively trained clinicians is committed to nurturing the development of our fellows by fostering self-reflection and providing multiple opportunities to deepen clinical knowledge and skills.

Our Training approach includes supervision by a team of clinical psychologists, counselors and social workers who all work in unique ways and utilize a variety of theoretical orientations. The Fellow will offer individual adult psychotherapy and participate in other clinical work (observing consultations, assessment, skills/psychoeducation).

Common presenting problems include, but are not limited to

• depression

• anxiety

• adjustment to illness

• life transitions

• relationship concerns

• managing medication compliance

• managing chronic physical illness

• complex trauma

• family conflict

Throughout the year, Fellows will build competency in

• interdisciplinary team functioning

• assessment and diagnosis

• writing integrative case conceptualizations

• creating client-specific treatment plans.

• selecting and implementing appropriate interventions.

• establishing and maintaining long-term psychotherapy cases.

• documenting in an electronic medical record.

• management of a clinical case load(20-25 client hours weekly).

Our 24-month Training Program is designed to integrate formal academic preparation with comprehensive clinical training. The aim of the clinical training experience is to expose Fellows to the following:

1. Assessment, treatment, and consultation within a range of treatment modalities.

2. Opportunities to work with specialists in multiple disciplines (psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, dieticians).

3. A variety of theoretical orientations (e.g. psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral,relational-interpersonal, health psychology, integrative trauma treatment, solution-focused).

4. Diverse populations and presentations.

Fellowship Details

• Comprehensive and intensive training of clinicians to become generalists.

• 1 hour of weekly supervision with primary supervisor and secondary supervisors.

• 1hour of weekly group case supervision.

• 1 hour of weekly didactic seminar.

• Minimum 2-year commitment required.

Benefits

• First-year stipend of $50,000.00.

• Second-year stipend of$60,000.00.

• BCBS PPO health insurance, vision and dental coverage.

• 401K matching.

• 15 paid time off days annually, 5 flex days.

• Additional time off to study for licensure exam.

• $500 annual budget for conference attendance.

• Up to $5000 toward student loans.

• Licensure supervision for the States of Michigan, Illinois and California.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Must have completed pre-doctoral internship.

• Must be able to obtain provisional psychology license in the State of Michigan.

Application Process

Please submit CV, letter of interest, three (3) letters of recommendation, and work product/samples to Yojana Veeramasuneni, PsyD, at drv@psychspecialties.com

Upon receipt of materials and review, the interview process is conducted in the following steps:

1. Phone screening

2. Remote interviews (via Zoom)

3. Background check

Please review our website for more information about our practice: www.psychspecialties.com.

PPS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law; ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.