Psychology Fellow

This position is an integral part of a HRSA training grant received . The objective of this fellowship is to develop the skills to become a leader and advocate in adolescent health. This is a one-year fellowship.. To become a leader and advocate in mental health, the LEAH grant supports collaborative interdisciplinary clinical, research, advocacy and teaching training and work with rigorous didactic opportunities for interdisciplinary learning.

Clinical:

•    Provides evidence-based therapy (individual, family, and group) to adolescents (aged 10-24).

• The clinical sites include the:
  • Texas Children's Hospital Adolescent Inpatient Unit,
  • Texas Children's Hospital Adolescent Outpatient Clinic, 
  • Covenant House Texas, a crisis shelter for young adults,
  • Harris Health Pediatric and Adolescent Health Clinic.
•  Services are provided to patients who present with diagnoses such as eating disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, medication adherence, and family conflict.

Research and Scholarship:

• The LEAH Fellow will have opportunities to collaborate on ongoing research or develop their own research question with opportunity to present research at scientific meetings.

Supervision opportunities:

• Supervises 1-2 doctoral level practicum students in their clinical work.

• PhD or PsyD from an accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. Completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship  no more than five years prior to the initial appointment date.
• Experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Experience administering psychological test batteries, including projective measures.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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