Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Psychology (TIKES) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Location:
New Orelans, LA
Open Date:
Oct 12, 2021
Description:

A full time post-doctoral fellow will provide early childhood mental health consultation services through the TIKES Infant and Early Chilhood Mental Health Consultation Program to children under the age of 6 years enrolled in early learning centers and family child care homes in Southern Louisiana and their childcare caregivers and families. Fellow should be able to clinically conceptualize a wide variety of cases involving young children and their caregivers with challenging behaviors, attachment and/or relationship problems, developmental delays, and/or other mental health issues and make appropriate referrals. Fellow will also provide consultation and training to multidisciplinary professionals. Visits to child care providers may be made in person or remotely through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.  Program will provide personal protective equipment according to health department guidelines (e.g., cloth masks, hand sanitizer) for use during in person visits.

Training and supervision will be provided throughout the year. Opportunities for teaching and training may be available.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Successful completion of an APA-accredited internship by the start of the fellowship

2. PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program

Required Knowledge, Sills, Abilities/Competencies:

1.  Psychological assessment skills

2.  Interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration skills

3.  Individual and group therapy skills

4.  Completion of specialized training in infant mental health or capability to complete training in infant mental health

5.  Experience in a clinical setting working with children and adults (e.g., mental health clinic, practicum placement, etc.)

6.  Ability to provide training to other professionals and students

7.  Must have the necessary physical skills to complete consultations and required documentation

8.  Competent communication and writing skills

9.  Flexibility and ability to organize and manage time independently.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply through Interfolio and provide a cover letter updated CV, unofficial transcripts and three (3) references with email and phone numbers. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.