APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Inpatient Adult Psychology
Application Procedure
Center for Behavioral Medicine offers three full-time clinical psychology
postdoctoral fellowship positions in treating the seriously and persistently
mentally ill adult, one of which involves providing treatment to mentally
ill individuals who have been committed by the courts to the department
of mental health for competency restoration. The annual stipend is $34,424.
Benefits include 15 days paid annual leave, sick leave, 12 paid holidays,
and medical and life insurance. The 12 month training program begins September
1. Trainees are encouraged to attend facility orientation sessions in
August.
Inquires and application materials should be sent to
Shawn Anderson, Ph.D. shawn.anderson@dmh.mo.gov.
Applications will be accepted beginning March 1st and will continue until
all positions are filled.
Outpatient Forensic
Psychology Application Procedure
Center for Behavioral Medicine offers two (2) full-time Forensic Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellowship position. The annual stipend is $34,424. Benefits
include fifteen (15) days paid annual leave, fifteen (15) days sick leave,
twelve (12) paid holidays, and medical and life insurance plans. The twelve
(12) month Program begins September 1. Residents are expected to attend
an August orientation session.
Applicants should have doctorates in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
from APA-accredited programs.
Applications should include: statement of training interests and goals;
curriculum vita; two sample psychological reports; three letters of reference
from individuals familiar with your clinical experiences; a letter from
the director of your training program verifying completion of doctoral
degree; and doctoral program transcripts. Inquiries can be made to Steve
Mandracchia, Ph.D.; 816/512-7244; steve.mandracchia@dmh.mo.gov.
Submit application materials to: Forensic Services, Center for Behavioral
Medicine, 1000 E 24th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
Selected applicants will be invited to come for an onsite interview. Interviewees
will meet individually with the Forensic Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Director, Psychology Department staff supervisors, and the current Psychology
Residents. The on site visit will also consist of a general orientation
and tour of the facility. Phone interviews may be arranged but applicants
who participate in an on site visit will take precedence in consideration.