"Clinical Postdoctoral Associate"

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) at the University of Florida is offering multiple Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. The postdoctoral position offers advanced training in a variety of areas related to the health service field of psychology. Postdoctoral associates receive advanced training in university counseling services. The postdoctoral program currently offers generalists positions with the possibility for additional specialization in four major areas: (1) Psychological Assessment, (2) Intensive Support (Suicide Prevention and Intervention), (3) Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention and Intervention. Program development opportunities may be available, working alongside the program coordinators for these areas.

The CWC training program adheres to the American Psychological Association's profession-wide competencies along with the mental health code of ethics and state laws and rules. Postdoctoral associates will be expected to fulfill the multiple roles of a university counseling center clinician, which includes counseling services (individual, couples, and/or group counseling), assessment, crisis intervention, referral, consultation, outreach, supervision of student trainees, participation in staff meetings and training seminars, and timely completion of necessary administrative functions. Postdoctoral associates will receive a minimum of 2 hours of face-to-face individual supervision weekly and will be provided with various professional development opportunities.

The 12-month 2000-hour positions have been designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Florida. Salary is $62,000 for 12 months. Additional benefits include paid time off, options for health, dental, vision, life and other insurances; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; professional development time and $1200 professional development funds; EPPP licensure study materials and release time.

CWC Mission: The mission of the Counseling and Wellness Center at the University of Florida is to support students in fostering their mental health and well-being to promote personal, educational, and career development. We achieve this through the delivery of high-quality, socially conscious services. Our primary focus is providing brief, confidential counseling to help students succeed both academically and in their interpersonal relationships. The CWC provides: Individual, couples, and group counseling for students with psychological, emotional, academic and/or relationship concerns; Crisis intervention for students experiencing a personal crisis or emergency; Stress management and biofeedback services; Outreach, prevention, and educational programs for students, faculty, and staff; Consultation services for students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of students; Training and supervision to counseling and psychology graduate students from pre-practicum through post-doctoral training; Assessment and referral services; Teaching, research, and scholarship. Our staff consists of 57 clinicians in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and counselor education.

Starting Date: August 1, 2026

Minimum Requirements: A doctoral degree from an APA or CPA accredited program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or counseling related field; License-eligible as a psychologist (or licensed as a psychologist); Completion of an APA accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years professional experience in a mental health setting with at least one year in a student counseling or student mental health setting; Administrative/Leadership experience; Demonstrated ability to conduct brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention; Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to all mental health fields in Florida; Demonstrated skills in providing outreach and prevention services; Demonstrated ability to supervise trainees; Knowledge of developmental issues in University populations; Knowledge of intermediate computer skills; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure; Energy to flexibly manage professional demands.

Application Requirements: Persons interested in applying for this position should apply online. COMPLETE BOTH APPLICATIONS: 1. Complete APPA CAS at https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login and follow prompts for required materials. 2. If invited for an interview, applicants must also complete the Careers at UF application. Anyone requiring accommodations to complete an application should contact the Search Committee Chair: Felicia Brown, PhD at ffbrown@ufl.edu. Applications Close: 02 January 2026.