Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Diversity

University of Pennsylvania Student Counseling Center,

Student Health and Counseling
 
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Last Posted:

Tue, Dec 3rd, '24

Deadline:

We will review applications as they are received and will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.

Start Date:

August 1, 2025

Last Updated:

Tue, Dec 3rd, '24

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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  • Full Time

The University of Pennsylvania is a culturally diverse institution, with students from across the country and the world, representing a broad spectrum with regard to race, class, ethnicity, age, nationality, religion/spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. Student Health and Counseling  values social justice and integrating cultural competence and humility into all services provided. Postdocs join a very diverse staff that is actively engaged in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that promote awareness of bias, privilege and oppression, and an understanding of the impact of therapist and client social identities on life experiences and the therapeutic process. Student Health and Counseling also has strong relationships with cultural houses and other campus partners to increase inclusivity and access to students with marginalized identities.

Viewed as emerging professionals, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows receive the clinical training and support needed to specialize in university mental health. As full-time junior staff members, postdocs engage in a full range of clinical, administrative, training, and outreach/prevention activities.

Postdocs provide drop-in and crisis sessions, scheduled first visits, and ongoing individual and group psychotherapy. At times there are opportunities to supervise doctoral or master's level trainees or to co-facilitate a trainee case group. Postdocs help plan and execute outreach and prevention activities on campus, including workshops, presentations, and liaison/consultation with campus partners on a wide range of issues involving the wellness of the student population.

As clinical staff, postdocs attend departmental meetings and professional development seminars. They are encouraged to participate in one or more committees and clinical specialty teams. In some cases, postdocs lead their own training seminars for doctoral and master’s-level trainees. Postdocs are encouraged to identify and pursue a clinical specialty related to university mental health practice. Examples include eating concerns, sexual trauma, substance abuse, and working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA, international and other marginalized populations.

Postdocs receive two hours weekly individual supervision by licensed psychologists. During the orientation period, postdocs meet with potential supervisors and express their preferences to facilitate the matching of interests and clinical approach in the assignment of supervisors.

A weekly postdoc case group and weekly clinical team meetings may also count toward an individual state’s group supervision requirements, if applicable. Postdocs meet weekly with the training director, topics including supervision of supervision, administrative issues, and developing professional identity as a psychologist in a university counseling setting.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly regarded schools providing opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.  Student Counseling is a multidisciplinary setting embedded in the Wellness Center and collaborates with Student Health and Campus Health to offer a range of services to the University of Pennsylvania student community.


 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must provide documentation that they have completed, or are on track to complete, an APA-accredited doctoral internship and a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology by August 1, 2025.

The post-doctoral fellowship for 2025-26 begins August 1, 2025 and ends July 31, 2026.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference is given to candidates with clinical experience and demonstrated commitment to working in university counseling, particularly within a multicultural and social justice framework.  A doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program is preferred. Experience providing outreach and prevention services within a diverse community is desirable.

 
COMPENSATION

The annual stipend is $66,300, which is paid monthly throughout the postdoc year. The stipend is subject to periodic review and increases by the university. Benefits include the option to purchase group health insurance through the university, 10 vacation days in addition to the university’s bonus days off from Christmas to New Year’s Day, 15 days of sick leave, and five additional days paid time off for approved professional development activities.  Financial support is available for approved professional development activities.


APPLICATION MATERIALS

Cover letter highlighting reasons for your interest

Curriculum Vitae

Statement (1000-word maximum), covering theoretical orientation and approach to psychotherapy, clinical and training interests, and career goals

Three letters of recommendation, including Internship supervisor (please discuss progress on internship and anticipated completion date) and two other letters from individuals who know your clinical work (e.g., externship/practicum supervisor)

Letter from your doctoral program certifying that you are on track to complete all requirements for your doctorate by August 1, 2025.

We encourage applicants to send materials by e-mail; paper applications are also accepted.  Please ask references to send letters directly to the Staff Hiring Coordinator either electronically or in paper form.

Address all materials and inquiries to:

David Glassman, Psy.D.

Staff Hiring Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania Student Health and Counseling

3624 Market Street, First Floor, West Philadelphia, PA 19104-2615

Tel: 215-898-7021

Email: dglas@upenn.edu