The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) is accepting applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dissemination and Implementation. The Fellow’s specific projects and responsibilities will be jointly determined based on interests, experience, project needs, and funding. Examples of activities include: Use of the learning collaborative methodology, developing and/or testing other EBP implementation and/or consultation strategies, quality improvement approaches, training, policy, and evaluation. Opportunities exist for co-authorship on publications and presentations using archived or prospective data, and these opportunities are highly encouraged. Fellows will receive weekly supervision from a licensed clinical psychologist at CHDI. The individual selected for this position will work within grant- and contract-funded projects at CHDI and the UCHC Health Center, primarily on projects related to implementation of evidence-based behavioral health treatments for children exposed to traumatic events such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, and violence. Position is full-time with benefits.
CHDI is currently participating in several EBP dissemination efforts for children’s mental health across Connecticut, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC), and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). The Fellow will work on one or more of these or related initiatives at CHDI.
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Clinical or Community Psychology or a related discipline. Strong writing skills and experience with related topics are highly desirable.
Applications are encouraged by February 23, 2015. For more information, including application information, please click here.
