POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) at the University of Idaho is announcing a post-doctoral fellowship designed for a clinician who has an interest in receiving training in an area of professional specialization. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-recurring appointment. The postdoctoral fellowship will provide general training in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, clinical supervision, outreach and consultation. There will also be opportunities to participate on counseling center committees, contribute to services provided through liaison relationships and take a leadership role in an existing relationship or development of a new liaison role. In addition, more intensive and specialized training may be available in the areas of sports psychology, substance abuse treatment and/or psychological assessment. The postdoctoral fellow will also receive clinical supervision that meets board requirements in the state of Idaho (IDAPA 24.12.01)
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Center Description
The CTC is the primary provider of
psychological services for the University of Idaho student population. The CTC offers individual and group
counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, psychological testing,
alcohol and other drug programming, outreach, campus liaisons and consultative
services. The CTC utilizes a developmental model, focusing on personal
development, coping skills, treatment, and wellness within a brief therapy
framework. The CTC also has an APA
accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology. The University of
Idaho and the CTC are committed to promoting social justice and we are actively
seeking a colleague who shares in this commitment.
University Description
Founded in 1889, the University of
Idaho is a comprehensive land-grant institution, with the principal
responsibility for research and the granting of advanced degrees in Idaho. The main residential campus is located in Moscow,
Idaho and the UI maintains resident instruction centers and extension offices
throughout the state. The UI offers more
than 140 undergraduate degree programs and awards Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D.,
and Juris Doctorate degrees. The University of Idaho has a partnership with the
University of Washington’s medical education program (WWAMI) and University of
Idaho medical students complete their first two years of medical training on
our campus. The total enrollment at the University of Idaho is over 10,700
students, 25% of which are graduate and professional students.
Region Description
Moscow is a university town with a
highly skilled and educated work force employed by the city’s many thriving
businesses. The city of Pullman is 8 miles from Moscow and is home to
Washington State University. The Moscow-Pullman communities have approximately
60,000 residents and there are more than 35,000 students enrolled on the two
campuses.
In addition to Moscow's fine business
and educational reputation, the city's arts community has gained national
attention. The Lionel Hampton
International Jazz Festival, Idaho Repertory Theatre, Renaissance Fair,
Rendezvous in the Park, Artwalk and the Prichard Art Gallery are reasons why
Moscow is known as the "Heart of the Arts." Moscow was ranked as the
best community in the United States to raise a family by MarketWatch in 2019.
It has also been named as one of the “10 Best College Towns” in 2014 by Livability
Magazine and as one of the “Best College Towns in America” in 2016 by College
Rank.