Welcome to the Clinical Child and Adolescent Postdoctoral Fellowship in the department of psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. This program is in the application process to be member of APPIC – Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers and welcomed its first class in July 2025. The aim of this one-year training program is to provide specialized, supervised training in clinical child psychology, cultivating the development of psychologists who are skilled in delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting scholarly research, and advancing psychological practices across diverse populations, all while fostering the growth of ethical and compassionate professionals.
Postdoctoral fellows provide direct outpatient care in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Clinic, where they deliver evidence-based interventions and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments. They work with a diverse patient population ranging in age from 2 to 25 years, including toddlers, children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. Fellows gain experience addressing a wide range of clinical concerns such as mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life-threatening behaviors (including self-harm and suicidality), disruptive behavior disorders, and family conflict or relational challenges
Highlights of the child and adolescent postdoctoral fellowship training program include:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinic
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinic
- Family Therapy clinic
- Assessment and Psychological Testing (including cognitive, emotional, academic, behavioral, personality assessments, and ADOS)
- Research Rotation
- Supervision (3 hours individual plus additional group supervision)
We are delighted that you are interested in our program at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville! We encourage you to learn more about us on our website. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We wish you the best of luck as you pursue a rewarding, challenging career as a child and adolescent psychologist!
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Training Program Overview
Our program has many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and seek to provide comprehensive interventions for our patients.
Mission, Aims, Competencies and Learning Elements
Our mission is to train compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable psychologists who will positively impact the mental health and well-being of youth and their families.
Learning Experiences and Associated Competency Domains
The program is designed to support the acquisition and demonstration of advanced competencies required at the postdoctoral level.
Faculty and Facilities
The training faculty includes psychologists, psychiatrists and other physicians from the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville.
Program Policies and Support Services
We accept applicants from clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs who have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
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