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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ted to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity. CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Graduate Psychology at Azusa Pacific University invites applications for a faculty position in child clinical psychology to begin August 15, 2012. Rank is open. The Department of Graduate Psychology is an APA-accredited Psy.D. in clinical psychology program with an emphasis in family psychology. The position requires: excellence in teaching at the graduate level, an active program of research with the potential for external funding, experience mentoring doctoral students, and participation in faculty committees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in both family psychology and child psychotherapy and should describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into courses and research programs. A Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology and the completion of an APAaccredited internship are required. The successful applicant will be license-eligible in California and be able to integrate their Christian faith with the discipline of psychology in a manner consistent with the mission of the university. Screening of applicants will begin on February 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, visit www.apu.edu/provost/ employment/. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering 53 undergraduate majors, 37 master’s degrees, 21 credentials, 7 doctoral programs, and five certificates to a total student population of more than 9,200 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for six years running and by The Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. In compliance with federal laws and regulations, Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The Department of Graduate Psychology is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Thus, minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. CLIN ICAL PSYCHOLOGIST— ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL: Psychologist positions are available in the California Department of Mental Health at Atascadero State Hospital. Located on California’s Central Coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Atascadero State Hospital is working to transition to a recovery model of care and increasing our staffing quite significantly. We welcome applications from internship or postdoctoral trainees as well as from any psychologists who are considering relocation. Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) is a maximum security, JCAHO-accredited forensic facility designed for the care and treatment of mentally ill men either charged with crimes or previously convicted of crimes. Mentally ill men are legally committed to the hospital as incompetent to stand trial, mentally disordered offenders, mentally ill prisoners, or a sexually violent predator. Treatment is geared toward treatment goals inherent in these commitments and based on the wellness and recovery model. Atascadero State Hospital employs over 1,800 people and has 1,250-beds. Clinical psychologists at the hospital provide the following duties: psychological assessment, psychological treatment, treatment planning, forensic reviews and evaluations, and behavioral interventions. Clinical psychologists are part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, including psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and psychiatric technicians. Salaries for licensed psychologists range from $96,000 to $102,000 per year, and for unlicensed psychologists salaries range from $81,000 to $84,000 per year. We offer excellent opportunities and benefits including health, vision, dental, paid vacations and holidays, continuing education units, life insurance, retirement, investment options, an on-site child care center, and a free 24-hour employee fitness center. Required qualifications include: a doctorate degree from an accredited program in psychology, but a candidate does not need to be licensed. If hired, you must obtain California licensure as a psychologist within three years. The hospital provides individual and group supervision while you are preparing for licensing exams. To practice as a psychologist in the hospital requires ultimately becoming a member of the medical staff. To begin the application process submit a curriculum vitae to: Robin Hallett, robin.hallett@ash.dmh.ca.gov; it will be forwarded to the credentials committee for review. We shall contact you once your curriculum vitae has been reviewed. If you have questions regarding this process, contact Diane Imrem, Psy.D., Chief of Psychology, at (805) 4682854 or by e-mail at diane.imrem@ ash.dmh.ca.gov. Atascadero State Hospital is located in San Luis Obispo County, which encompasses 100 miles of pristine coastline, a rapidly growing wine industry, agricultural lands, ranches, and a carefully preserved rural quality. San Luis Obispo County contains pleasant small communities with excellent schools, California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Cuesta Community College, and access to land and air transportation. The seaside communities of Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria offer ocean breezes, beautiful beaches, fine dining, and entertainment. San Simeon and Hearst Castle are less than an hour’s drive to the north along California’s spectacular coastline winding its way north to Big Sur. Within a two-hour drive to the north are Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea, and the worldfamous Cannery Row on the Monterey Peninsula. Two hours to the south is Santa Barbara, its famous beaches, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and many historical landmarks. LICENSED CLINICIANS AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: Located in Camarillo, CA, Casa Pacifica is currently seeking a clinical supervisor for our Level 14 Residential Treatment Center. This community mental health agency has both a residential campus, on 23 acres, and multi-program communitybased services, both located a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. The residential facility for abused, neglected, and severely emotionally disturbed children seeks both a licensed clinician and postdoctoral fellow responsible for providing assessment, individual, group, and family therapy for children and teens within a multidisciplinary treatment team setting. Candidates applying for the clinical supervisor position must have a valid California psychology license, be a minimum of two years post-licensure, have strong leadership skills, training in evidencedbased practices with children and adolescents, and eligible to supervise interns in our APA-accredited internship program as well as postdoctoral fellowship program. Candidates applying for the fellowship must have completed their doctorate by August 2012. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits package. If interested, submit your curriculum vitae with cover letter to: HR Department, Casa Pacifica, 1722 S. Lewis Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012. E-mail: hcampbell@casapacifica.org. Fax: (805) 445-7802. Phone: (805) 4457805. Attention: Heather Campbell. RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates openings for postdoctoral fellows to begin July 2012 and September 2012 of the 2012–2013 academic year. NIMH-funded training fellowships are designed for those who plan to pursue careers in clinical research with a specialization in adult disorders including mood, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, or related areas. These are one- to three-year positions contingent upon funding. Fellows will participate in research projects with faculty mentors and are also expected to develop their own investigations. Candidates should have a clearly identified area of interest and demonstrated capability in scholarly research. Stipends for NIMH training fellowships are approximately $47,500 plus benefits, depending on previous training. These positions are open to M.D. and Ph.D. Candidates are encouraged to contact faculty in their area of interest before applying (http:// psychiatry.stanford.edu). Application deadline is January 4, 2012. Requirements: M.D. applicants must have completed an approved psychiatry residency program. Ph.D. applicants must have completed: 1) an APA-accredited graduate program; 2) an APA-accredited internship; 3) and all requirements for their Ph.D., prior to beginning their appointment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. To apply, e-mail the following as PDF attachments to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu): 1) a cover letter specifying research aims, and 2) your curriculum vitae. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be e-mailed directly from your recommenders as PDF attachments to: Beth Sherman (bsherman@ stanford.edu). (Questions and brochures: bsherman@stanford.edu.) Minorities and those with disabilities or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. PSYCHOLOGY PREDOCTORAL INTERN: Kaiser Permanente Fresno psychology predoctoral internship program offers three pre-doctoral internship positions in clinical psychology each year. Deadline is November 15, 2011. To apply, go to: http://www.appic.org/match/5_3_ match_application.html. For information on the training program, go to: http://residency.kp.org/ncal/ mental_health_training/index.html. PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Consortium offers 10 postdoctoral psychology residencies in Northern California. Applications due by January 15, 2012. For more information visit: http:// residency.k p.org / nca l / ment a l _ h e a lt h _ t r a i n i ng / p o st d o c t o r a l / cl i n ica l _ psycholog y / east _ bay / index.html. PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT—KAISER PERMANENTE: South Bay Consortium offers 12 postdoctoral psychology residencies in Northern California. Application due by January 15, 2012. For more information visit: http://residency.kp.org/ncal/mental_ h e a lt h _ t r a i n i ng / p o st d o c t o r a l / clinical_psychology/south_bay/ index.html. PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT: Kaiser Permanente South East Bay Consortium offers five postdoctoral psychology residencies in Northern California. Application due by January 15, 2012. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - November 2011

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Guest Column
‘Grand Challenges’ offers blueprint for mental health research
Documentary seeks to reach parents of LGBT kids
Treating veterans will cost at least $5 billion by 2020
Selfless volunteering might lengthen your life
Combat and stress up among U.S. military in Afghanistan
South Africa to host international psychology conference
Study uncovers a reason behind sex differences in mental illness
Navy psychologist gives a voice to combat trauma
In Brief
Psychologist suicide
On Your Behalf
Journey back to Heart Mountain
Psychology is key to pain management, report finds
ACT goes international
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Behavior change in 15-minute sessions?
Health-care reform 2.0
Perspective on Practice
Giving a heads up on concussion
Practice Profile
Searching for meaning
Inspiring young researchers
Aging, with grace
Public Interest
Thank you!
APA News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
The man who gave Head Start a start
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011