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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Massachusetts health service provider license in psychology, be a graduate from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program with an accredited internship. Letters of application detailing relevant experience and recent curriculum vitae should be sent to: Carol Berne, Department of Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or via an e-mail attachment (carol.berne@childrens. harvard.edu). Children’s Hospital Boston is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We place a strong emphasis on the values of equality and diversity. PSYCHIATRISTS: Bay Cove is currently looking to fill psychiatrists positions. Candidates need strong clinical skills in serving public sector populations and in working with cross disciplinary teams including primary care providers, nurses, SW, and addicitons specialists. Contact: kabbott@baycove.org. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY: Mclean Hospital’s 3East Adolescent DBT Services is seeking a qualified applicant for the Beckwitt-Hughey postdoctoral fellowship in adolescent clinical psychology. The fellowship will offer a mentored clinical training opportunity for a postdoctoral psychology student in the treatment of emerging borderline personality disorder (BPD) in adolescents. Under the supervision of 3East’s director of training, Michael Hollander Ph.D., the fellow will acquire knowledge in evidence-based treatments for BPD, with a focus on dialectical behavioral therapy. The 3East clinical fellowship will serve to expand the number of clinicians with specific expertise in treating patients with this disorder, thus expanding the knowledgebase and allowing more patients to receive specialized care. The successful candidate will have had training in DBT and have had clinical experience with adolescents. This is a full-time 12-month position starting July 1, 2012. The fellowship includes an appointment in psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Applications are due by February 29, 2012. Interested applicants should send a personal statement outlining their qualifications, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: Michael Hollander, Ph.D., Director of Training, 3East Adolescent DBT Services, Mclean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478. FULL-TIME TWO-YEAR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: Full-time, two-year neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship at the Child and Adolescent Testing Service (CATS), McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. CATS will be offering a full-time neuropsychology fellowship starting September 1, 2012. CATS is an evaluation service for children and 96 adolescents, providing comprehensive neuropsychological, academic, and psychological assessment of children with learning issues with etiology including learning disability, ADHD and neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Evaluation includes: parent interview, academic, neuropsychological, and psychological testing and feedback meeting with the parents. Our training program typically accepts postdoctoral trainees with neuropsychological testing experience with child/adolescents. All trainees must have coursework and experience in projective, neuropsychological and cognitive assessment. Strong report writing skills essential. Refer to our website for a more extensive training description, stipend, and supervisory experience. Submit curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, letter of intent, and two sample reports. All graduate requirements must be completed upon start date. Send materials to: Susan Parks-Cohen, Ph.D., Assistant Director/CATS, McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478. Questions can be directed to (617) 855-3144 or susan_parks@hms. harvard.edu. benefits packages. Metro Detroit is an attractive location, with nearby cultural events, restaurants, theater, music, outdoor activities, boating, and a world-class airport. POSTDOCTORAL CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: The program in human sexuality at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking applicants to join a vibrant team of faculty and postdoctoral fellows for a two-year fellowship program. Fellows would provide individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy for a wide range of sexual dysfunctions and problems including: relationship and sexual problems, transgender issues, sexual orientation concerns, compulsive sexual behavior, paraphilias, sexual offending, and HIV counseling. The clinic serves a diverse group of patients (an average of 1,300 visits per month), including children, adolescents, minorities, disabled individuals, and clients with chronic medical or mental health problems. The training will help the fellow develop skills in addressing sexual issues in any clinical setting and conducting psychosexual evaluations. In addition to sex therapy, treatment addresses a wide variety of Axis I and Axis II disorders. This kind of diversity makes for an exciting and stimulating fellowship. Fellows complete a research project that is tailored to their own interests. Applicants must have their Ph.D., Psy.D. or M.D. The fellowship helps individuals gain licensure. We are looking to fill one position early 2012 and two additional. The fellowship includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a professional travel stipend. Inquiries to: Dr. Eli Coleman, c/o Robert Kirby at rkirby@ umnphysicians.umn.edu. MICHIGAN FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION FOR 2012–2013: The Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MiSPP) offers M.A. and Psy.D. degrees in clinical psychology. MiSPP invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position. Persons interested in half-time may be considered as well. MiSPP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer. For more information, visit www.mispp.edu/jobs. NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST/REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGIST: Wayne State University (WSU) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Oakwood (PM&R Oakwood) is a rapidly growing rehabilitation program based in Dearborn, MI. We provide excellent clinical care and teaching programs, and have a broad array of externally and internally funded research activities. Our academic PM&R Oakwood practice is currently recruiting for a clinical neuropsychologist to provide complete neuropsychological evaluations to behavioral and pain management, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke patients. Candidates must have at least two years of direct patient care experience and a valid Michigan license. We will consider new graduates. Submit curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Jay M. Meythaler, JD, M.D., Professor and Chair of PM&R, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 18181 Oakwood Blvd, Suite 411, Dearborn, MI 48124, Phone: (313) 438-7373, fax: (313) 438-7375, e-mail: jmeythal@med.wayne.edu. WSU offers competitive salaries and MINNESOTA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure track) in the Department of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences Duluth. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in psychology, licensed or license-eligible in Minnesota. Duties will include: developing and implement a strong, externally funded research program supportive of the mission and goals of the department and the Medical School with appropriate interprofessional emphases and across campuses of the medical school; develop and implement excellent teaching programs for medical and other students; provide internal and external service to institution across medical school campuses. All candidates should provide evidence of essential verbal and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates presenting evidence of strong graduate, medical student and/or resident teaching and who have estab- lished, externally funded research programs. Experience with collaborative relationships including work in team settings with other health professionals is preferred. Candidates will be expected to develop a strong and productive research program in collaboration with others at the campus and with colleagues in the Twin Cities. External funding for investigative activities will be required of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active clinical consultant to primary caregivers in the region on behavioral and emotional problems. The mission of the Medical School Duluth is to be a national leader in educating physicians dedicated to family medicine, to serve the health care needs of rural Minnesota and American Indian communities, and to discover and disseminate knowledge through research. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications are made online at: https://employment.umn.edu/ (Req. # 175519). To ensure consideration, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research philosophy (two page maximum) and the names and contact information of three references should be directed to Mustafa al’Absi, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Search Committee, via the online process. Three letters of recommendation should be sent under separate cover to: Ms. Tracy Kemp, 1035 University Drive, 232 SMed, Duluth, MN 55812-3031 or tkemp1@d.umn.edu. Completed applications will be evaluated starting January 1, 2012. Top candidates will be invited for a seminar/interview as a component of the selection process. Questions concerning the online application process should be directed to: Ms. Tracy Kemp at tkemp1@d.umn.edu. The Medical School Duluth campus (http://www.med.umn.edu/ duluth) is a campus of the University of Minnesota Medical School, which is one of the six health sciences schools in the University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center (http://www.ahc.umn.edu). The Medical School Duluth is located on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus (http://www.d.umn. edu) overlooking the western end of Lake Superior. The high quality of life in Duluth is a result of the combination of a dynamic and growing university environment, a scenic and vital city, and numerous summer and winter outdoor recreational opportunities (www.visitduluth.com). The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST: Blossom Child Psychology & Behavioral Health Center, PLLC is seeking a psychologist with specialized experience and training in working with children, teens, and their parents. Contact: Dr. Gretchen Lewis-Snyder at (612) 719-5422. You may also mail a letter of interest and resume to 11900 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 216E, Minnetonka, MN 55305. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - February 2012

Monitor on Psychology - February 2012
Letters
President’s column
Contents
From the CEO
APA files two briefs in support of same-sex couples
New registry seeks to understand addiction recovery through ‘crowdsourcing’
APA launches a database of tests and measures
Watch for new member benefit: “APA Access”
Apply now for APA’s Advanced Training Institutes
PsycTHERAPY, APA’s new database, brings therapy demos to life
In Brief
APA scientists help guide tobacco regulation
A-mazing research
‘A machine for jumping to conclusions’
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Righting the imbalance
The beginnings of mental illness
Science Directions
Improving disorder classification, worldwide
Protesting proposed changes to the DSM
Interventions for at-risk students
Harnessing the wisdom of the ages
Anti-bullying efforts ramp up
Hostile hallways
R U friends 4 real?
Support for teachers
Speaking of Education
Record keeping for practitioners
Going green
At the intersection of law and psychology
Division Spotlight
Grants help solve society’s problems
Personalities

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