Psychology Post-Doctorate

Clinical Activities

Clinical activities include the following: phone triage, initial interviews, crisis intervention, group and individual psychotherapy (both brief- and longer-term). Outreach activities include making presentations on various topics and providing consultation/liaison services to the University at large. Post-Docs participate with staff in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development seminars. Other opportunities are available such as, providing didactic seminars and supervising individual practicum-level trainees.

In addition, there is the opportunity to spend 2-4 hours per week developing a clinical specialty of your choosing. Possibilities in this area are not limited to the University, and could include work in the greater Philadelphia community.

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Training Component

Training includes weekly individual face-to-face supervision, individual supervision for group therapy, and individual supervision for other clinical as well as outreach/programmatic opportunities listed above.

Requirements
It is preferred that candidates have completed all requirements for a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-approved program. Applicants must have successfully completed an APA-approved internship by August 12, 2011. Previous training in university counseling center settings, clinical supervision and multicultural counseling is preferred. Further, experience with consultation/outreach with diverse university populations is also highly desired.

The post-doctoral program begins on August 15, 2012 and ends on August 14, 2013. We offer a competitive stipend and benefits. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2012 and will continue until the positions are filled.

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Application Info

A completed application should include:

1. A brief cover letter

2. A current vita

3. A statement (750-word maximum) covering the following:
  -Statement of counseling philosophy;
  -Training interests;
  -Special interests or skills;
  -Career goals.

4. Three letters of recommendation, including:
  -Internship supervisor or Training Director
      (please discuss progress on internship and anticipated completion date);
  -Academic faculty member familiar with academic and research performance;
  -An additional clinical recommendation.

5. Official transcript from Doctoral Program.

We encourage applicants to send materials electronically; however, paper applications will also be accepted.

Send to:
David Glassman, Psy.D.
Counseling and Psychological Services
University of Pennsylvania
133 S. 36th Street, Mezzanine
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3246
Email: dglas@upenn.edu

For additional information, interested candidates should contact David Glassman at
(215) 898-7021.

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List of Past Post-Doctorates

2011-2012 Post-Docs

Yuhong He, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Counseling Psychology

Valerie Wilson, Ph.D., Boston University
Clinical Psychology

2010-2011 Post-Docs

Kim Hoffman, Ph.D., Drexel University
Clinical Psychology

Eran Magen, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Psychology

2009-2010 Post-Docs

Ana Hagstrand, Psy.D., Widener University
Clinical Psychology

Anna Nicholaides, Psy.D. , Widener University
Clinical Psychology

 

2008-2009 Post-Docs

Raia Gortcheva, Ph.D.
University of California, Santa Barbara

Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
Bryn Mawr College

 

2007-2008 Post-Docs

Daniel Potoczniak, Ph.D.
University of Florida, Gainesville

Gabe Mauren, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota

2006-2007 Post-Docs

Dahomey Abanishe, Ed.M.
Oklahoma University

Robin Ward, Psy.D.
Widener University

2005-2006 Post-Docs

Katherine Richmond, Ph.D.
Nova Southeastern University

Dana Udall-Weiner, Ph.D.
University of Southern California

2004-2005 Post-Docs

Rachel Millner, Psy.D.
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University

Nicolas Troyano-Vazquez
University of Wisconson-Madison

2003-2004 Post-Docs

Eleonora Bartoli
University of Chicago

Lauren Krug
West Virginia University

2002-2003 Post-Docs

Eleonora Bartoli
University of Chicago

Lauren Krug
West Virginia University

2001-2002 Post-Docs

Elan A. Cohen
Indiana State University

2000-2001 Post-Docs

Matthew Bennett
Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Bradley Wolgast
Temple University

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Contact Us

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
133 South 36th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Emergencies: 215-349-5490 (ask for CAPS Clinician On Call)
Tel: 215-898-7021
Fax: 215-573-8966
Email: caps@pobox.upenn.edu

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