Clinical/ Child Psychology
Post-Doctoral Residency
Clinical/ Child Psychology Post-Doctoral Residency
2024
Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health, Jacksonville, Florida
Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health (“Beacon”) is seeking to fill one (1) opening for a Clinical/Child Psychology Post-Doctoral Residency:
Anticipated start date is flexible, with options to begin any time between July 2024 and September 2024.
This residency is a full-time, 12- month position; however individuals interested in a part time, extended length Post-Doctoral Residency will be considered as well.
About Us:
If you have the passion to make a difference in others’ lives and the desire to learn and grow in a team environment, then this is the position for you! Beacon is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide mental health therapy, diagnostic psychological evaluations, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to children, adolescents, and their families. We specialize in providing services to children with behavior difficulties, including disruptive behavioral disorder diagnoses, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, and/or learning difficulties. Our clinic emphasizes a Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral, and systems approach to treatment; we prioritize collaboration with other professionals in the client’s treatment team, as well as consultation with schools. Residents at Beacon will work along side a team of professionals including psychologists, counselors, behavior analysts, and other trainees and students in the fields of psychology, behavioral health, and mental health counseling, in addition to other allied health professionals-- psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. We are the only facility in Northeast Florida with staff that carry multiple concurrent licensures and certifications in the areas of clinical psychology, school psychology, and behavior analysis, and several of our staff members are at the forefront in the field of ABA and Psychology, having served as adjunct faculty at the local university! We believe that every individual at Beacon is a valuable and unique part of the team. Further, we strive to maintain a professional, yet relaxed atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration, where everyone can teach and learn from each other, no matter the number of years in the field. Our mission at Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health is to be the guiding light for children and families in need—to provide direction, support, and solutions. We believe that every individual brings a special spark to this world and our goal is to make that light shine…
Responsibilities/ Training Opportunities:
The Post-Doctoral Resident will engage in activities related to 3 main areas— (1) assessment, (2) therapy/counseling, and (3) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Specifically, the Post-Doctoral Resident will engage in the following activities and training opportunities:
Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessment (development, IQ, achievement, behavior, etc. to evaluate potential symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD], Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD], Intellectual Disability, Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and/or behavioral disorders).
Engage clients in individual and family therapy, utilizing behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and/or systems theory approaches
Provide training in behavior modification to parents, teachers, and other relevant caregivers in the child’s life.
Coordinate, organize, develop, and lead group therapy sessions
Following training and attainment of additional certification, provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the clinic, home, school, and/or community settings (under the supervision of a BCBA and psychologist).
Consult with various professionals in the community, including physicians, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings at schools and collaborate with educational staff
Supervise psychology practicum students and interns
Provide clinic and community workshops, trainings, and presentations, as opportunities arise
Perform administrative tasks such as completing clinical documentation, data collection and analysis, research review, and/or potential grant applications
Qualifications:
Applicants must obtain their PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA accredited program and complete their internship prior to the start date. Educational/training experience should have a pediatric/adolescent focus.
Some experience with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or clients with challenging behaviors is required.
Assessment experience with children is required. Assessment experience should include developmental, psychological/diagnostic, and/or psychoeducational testing. Experience with the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2) is preferred but not required.
Treatment experience should include Behavioral Therapy and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Experience in ABA is preferred, but not required.
Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check (CHBC).
Pay/Benefits:
The Post-Doctoral Residency is a full-time, 12- month employee position; however individuals interested in a part time, extended length Post-Doctoral Residency will be considered as well. For either scenario, the Post-Doctoral Resident will be able to accrue the number of hours of experience and supervision that is required towards licensure in Psychology. Additionally, the Post-Doctoral Resident will be provided the opportunity to become trained and certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) during the residency. Retirement/401k benefits are available to full time employees after specific criteria are met. Unfortunately health benefits are not available at this time.
Application process:
For immediate consideration please submit the following to Dr. Adrienne DeSantis at DeSantis@beaconpediatric.com or via fax at (904) 900-7732:
Cover letter
Current CV/Vita
One letter of recommendation from a supervisor at your internship site or current position
A de-identified report/assessment sample that represents your work (preferably a developmental and/or psychoeducational evaluation)
Please write “POST DOCTORAL RESIDENCY POSITION” in the subject line when sending the information.
