Swanson Biggs Foundation Rural Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview

Working Title Swanson Biggs Foundation Rural Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellow

Department Educational Psychology-1047

The Counseling and School Psychology Clinic (CSPC) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position starting August 3, 2026. The CSPC is a training clinic within the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The CSPC offers an array of psychological services to support the mental health, behavioral health, and emotional health of children, adolescents, and adults.

We strive to provide culturally responsive and evidence-based services in a safe and affirming space. Our therapeutic, assessment, outreach, and educational programs are delivered in a caring and compassionate manner that values the unique characteristics and lived experiences of individuals and their families. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow who will be committed to providing care that advances health equity and accessibility for clients in rural communities.

The postdoctoral fellow’s work will be housed in the CSPC in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will involve all aspects of clinical outpatient services within the clinic. They will primarily specialize in providing care to rural populations, including in-person and telehealth therapy and assessment services. The position includes travel to surrounding rural communities, with opportunities to provide supportive outreach services (e.g., workshops, trainings) to rural communities and schools.

The postdoctoral fellow will also provide supervision to graduate students in the Counseling Psychology and School Psychology programs to support their clinical growth and development. The fellow will gain supervised clinical and supervision experience and accrue substantial hours toward licensure in our training clinic. Opportunities for involvement in teaching and/or research may also be available, depending on the fellow’s interests.

A typical week will include 20-24 hours of direct clinic service (e.g., outpatient therapy and assessment services); 4-6 hours of supervision of doctoral students in the Counseling Psychology and School Psychology programs; 1 hour of individual supervision with the Clinic Director; and approximately 10 hours of flex time for case management, outreach, research, and professional development opportunities. The postdoctoral fellow will have a dedicated office space.

The College of Education and Human Sciences strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities, and strengthening the relationships among them.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes major medical, disability, and life insurance. Note that Postdoctoral Associates are not eligible for retirement benefits.

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• Completion of professional doctoral degree requirements from an APA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D.) by the start date of the position.
• Applicants must demonstrate the completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship by the start date of the position.
• All applicants must be eligible to obtain a provisionally licensed psychologist license in the state of Nebraska by the start date of the position.
• Applicants must have a driver’s license and the ability to travel to community sites for outreach and clinical activities that occur outside of the clinic.

• Experience working with rural populations and/or growing up or having lived in a rural community.

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