Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Children’s Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.

This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychological evaluation and testing of children and adults

• Conducts psychotherapy with children and adults

• Supports the training internship program.

• Provides clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns, participates in all activities related to the training program

• Provides crisis intervention for children and adults.

• Consults with The CAC partner agency personnel.

• Provides community and professional presentations.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffing.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] Education:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or School Psychology must be completed by 8/01/2027 - with dissertation defended.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with children

Applications are due by 01/8/2027- APPIC guidelines are being followed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide therapeutic services to victims of child sexual abuse and their families.

• Knowledge of clinical psychopathology and related clinical intervention; knowledge of attachment and child development; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.

• Maintains documentation and meets expectations related to deadlines associated with documentation.

• Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, and also to work collaboratively.

• Experience maintaining professional boundaries.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Experience/Knowledge:

• Experience with victims of child sexual abuse (preferred)

• Knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality (preferred)

Applications are due by 01/8/2027- APPIC guidelines are being followed.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time position

• Monday-Friday

• 40 Hours per week

Additional Information:

• This position has a one year term - August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027

• CPS and Criminal Background checks performed

• E-Verify upon hire

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.