Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program Children's Specialty Group Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Career development plan Qualifications Psychology Psychology Full Job Description The primary goal of the CHKD postdoctoral fellowship program in psychology is to help fellows develop the clinical skills necessary to provide care for diverse pediatric populations and to obtain a position in a pediatric healthcare setting or university-based training program. Program Description Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters/Children's Specialty Group offers up to 4 one-year full time, postdoctoral fellowships in the Division of Psychiatry and Psychology. The training year begins in August and ends in July. The postdoctoral fellowships at

CHKD/CSG

offer advanced training in two distinct tracks: Pediatric Psychology and child/adolescent Acute and Intensive Services. The goal of the training program is to allow fellows to further their professional development so that they can function independently as a psychologist across a wide variety of settings. The training program is designed to allow for the natural progression from internship training, where a variety of new clinical skills are learned, to a greater focus on the application of these skills with an increasing degree of independence. Along with this emphasis, training increasingly focuses on the development of professional skills necessary for independent practice (professional development areas include serving as a consultant within specific multidisciplinary teams, program development, and licensure). The program's particular goals and objectives are listed below in Training Goals and Objectives. Curriculum and Training Plan Training Year Calendar The postdoctoral fellowship is a full-time, one-calendar-year commitment. Fellows will complete a minimum of 2,000 training hours. The fellowship begins in August and terminates at the end of July the following year. Fellows are authorized leave as noted in the CSG employee handbook. Training Model The psychology fellowship at

CHKD/CSG

follows a scholar-practitioner model of training. Our aim is to assist fellows develop the ability to evaluate and conceptualize their professional activities while also integrating scientific knowledge into the delivery of clinical services. Fellows will participate in a range of direct clinical assessment and intervention experiences, supported by ongoing formal and informal didactics/seminars, huddles, rounds, and supervision. The psychology fellow, with their supervisors and the training director, will develop a specific program that addresses the requirements and goals of the training program, the fellow's individual training needs and interests, and the patient care needs within the service area and hospital. As they demonstrate readiness over time, the fellow is given increasing clinical responsibility, autonomy, and exposure to more challenging treatment cases. All of these experiences are supported and reviewed by supervisors who are active treatment providers and team members in the various service areas. The development of increasing competence is evaluated informally through supervision, and formally through written evaluations every six months. We are committed to promoting the strongest match possible between the fellow's training needs and goals and our program's mission and goals. Fellows have the opportunity to choose from one of two tracks: Pediatric Psychology Track Acute and Intensive Services Track To apply to the psychology postdoctoral fellowship, applicants are asked to complete provide the following information. The deadline for acceptance of the completed application materials is the December 7, 2025 and the following information should be included in each candidate's completed application package: Vita. Letter of interest (please indicate Pediatric or Acute and Intensive Services Track). Three letters of recommendation (submitted directly from the supervisor). De-identified sample treatment summary or psychological evaluation demonstrating the integration of multiple sources of data. Applications are received electronically. Questions regarding the program not answered here should be directed to the training director Lynn Page, PhD., ABPP, via email at Lynn.

Page @CHKD.org or by phone to (757) 668-8023 . After the initial review of the application materials selected applicants will be contacted, typically before January 1, to schedule an interview in January or early February. Interview day, which runs from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., is geared to provide applicants with a greater understanding of the fellowship program and allows applicants the opportunity to become better acquainted with interdisciplinary team members and the types of clinical experiences available at CHKD. In addition, interview day will include and an orientation and tour of the medical center facilities. Each candidate will be scheduled three 45-minute interviews with one or two faculty/interdisciplinary team members. A lunch session will occur, attended by candidates as well as available faculty. A brief closing will address any additional questions. We adhere to the APPIC recommendations for the Common Hold Date. Selection of postdoctoral fellows is based upon comparative evaluation. Equal-opportunity guidelines play an important role in the selection of fellows. The psychology postdoctoral fellowship training program at CHKD is prohibited from discrimination with regard to gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.