Clinical Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

Classification Title: Clinical Postdoctoral Associate

Classification 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

Job Description:

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) at the University of Florida is offering multiple Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate positions for the 2027-2028 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 three 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. We believe that this training is vital to all aspects of counselor development and competence and thus, is incorporated into all areas of supervision, training seminars, evaluations, and professional activities.

The training program is also committed to cultivating an atmosphere that is conducive to learning by providing clinical postdoctoral associates with an appropriate blend of support and challenge. Postdoctoral associates are treated as early career professionals and as such, are given a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. Simultaneously, postdoctoral associates will receive the professional support necessary to allow for their continued training and professional development.

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, participation in staff meetings and training seminars, and timely completion of necessary administrative functions. Other opportunities are available depending on the chosen area of specialization; postdoctoral associates work with their supervisors to tailor their specific responsibilities to further their training goals. Postdoctoral associates will receive a minimum of 2 hours of face-to-face individual supervision and 1 ½ hours of group supervision and didactic seminars weekly. In addition, they will be provided with various professional development opportunities.

The 12-month 2000-hour (with 900 hours, including 500 direct service hours, in activities related to direct client contact) 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 (amount subject to change); 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 faculty and staff of the Counseling and Wellness Center provide trauma-informed support services. We help students navigate periods of intense mental distress, offering support for complex trauma and other adversities they may face. Our goal is to minimize the use of non-consensual interventions, employing them only after procedural due process and when all other available resources have been exhausted. For more information, please visit the CWC Values webpage. 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 55 clinicians in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and counselor education.

Expected Salary: $62,000

Preferred:

The successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities

• 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. Ability to work in and with large complex systems.
• 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, e.g. Microsoft Suite and virtual meeting platforms. Ability to work with and learn various software programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Persons interested in applying for this position should apply online.

COMPLETE BOTH APPLICATIONS

• Complete APPA CAS (https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login) and follow prompts for required materials.
• 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: ffbrown@ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an AA/EO employer and acts in compliance with all aspects of the ADA. Any questions or anyone requiring accommodations to complete an application should contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Felicia Brown ffbrown@ufl.edu. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where faculty, staff and students feel respected, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work. We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences with working with students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds.

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) on January 5, 2027. Applications will be reviewed as they are received up to the deadline.

Employment with the University of Florida is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 2027-01-05

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541839

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.