Postdoctoral Fellow

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Childrens Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.

This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts psychological evaluation and testing of children and adults
Conducts psychotherapy with children and adults
Supports the training internship program. Provides clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns participates in all activities related to the training program
Provides expert testimony in both civil and criminal courts.
Provides crisis intervention for children and adults.
Consults with The CAC partner agency personnel.
Provides community and professional presentations.
Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffing.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology or School Psychology must be completed by 8/01/2026.

Experience:

One year of experience working with children is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to provide therapeutic services to victims of child sexual abuse and their families.
Knowledge of clinical psychopathology and related clinical intervention; knowledge of attachment and child development; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Maintains documentation and meets expectations related to deadlines associated with documentation.
Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and also to work collaboratively.
Experience maintaining professional boundaries.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience with victims of child sexual abuse preferred.
Knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality preferred.

General Information

Applications are due by 01/16/2026- APPIC guidelines are being followed.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full Time position
Monday-Friday
40 Hours per week

Additional Information:

This position has a one-year term - August 1 2026 to July 31 2027.
CPS and Criminal Background checks performed
E-Verify upon hire

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionPostdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Childrens Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.Duties and Responsibil...