Postdoctoral Resident in Clinical Psychology

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, Medicine-Pediatrics Section, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a postdoctoral residency in clinical psychology. This is a one-year and full-time postdoctoral clinical residency for a pre-licensed individual seeking advanced training in evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions that commonly present within interdisciplinary community settings.

The patient populations will consist of adult and pediatric populations, including adults with chronic conditions and primary care patients experiencing mental health conditions commonly seen in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD). These populations will be served in both UCLA Health system settings and community partner organizations.

A Ph.D. or Psy.

D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology is required. Individuals who fill this role will rotate through multiple clinic settings to gain the full breadth of therapeutic modalities among a diversity of Los Angeles populations served by UCLA Health and its affiliates. This individual will share patients with primary care physicians by using an interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment model and have the opportunity to accrue postdoctoral hours towards CA licensure through clinical supervision by two UCLA Health licensed clinical psychologists with expertise in interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment models among pediatric and adult populations.

Postdoctoral residents are expected to also participate in weekly didactics and complete a scholarly/quality improvement/advocacy project by month 9 of residency.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program.
• Completion of pre-doctoral internship (APA-accredited site preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill and experience in providing psychological clinical services to patients with acute or chronic medical problems and their families.
• Advanced training in various evidence-based approaches to individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults.
• Experience in group psychotherapy with adolescents and adults.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered, please email ALL of the following to Med Peds Postdoca .edu:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Three References – Provide contact information for three references (including one from your current internship supervisor).
• Personal Statement – A statement outlining your interest in the postdoctoral residency program, specifically in the integrated behavioral health and primary care concentration.

Please note that you will not be considered if you only submit your CV via Linked In Apply.

Final date to receive applications: February 10, 2026

Rolling Review: Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as positions may be filled prior to the deadline.

For any questions, please email Med Peds Postdoca .edu.

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