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Career OPPORTUNITIES work, official transcripts of highest degree earned, evidence of strong commitment to teaching excellence (eg., course syllabi and teaching evaluations). Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. An Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING PSYCHOTHERAPY: The Department of Psychology and Child Development within the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks applicants for one full-time, academic-year, tenure-track, assistant professor position in counseling and psychotherapy with a specialization in child and family therapy. The position responsibilities include: both our undergraduate psychology and graduate counseling programs and begins September 10, 2012. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or marriage and family therapy, and be a licensed psychotherapist in the State of California by the time of appointment or within the first year of appointment. Applicants must also have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and provide evidence of professional activity which keeps them abreast of knowledge and developments within their discipline. Part of the position involves the teaching and clinical supervisory load of the department’s master’s program in marriage and family therapy. In addition, contributions to the department’s teaching of clinically oriented undergraduate courses (such as the helping relationship; child abuse and neglect; and behavioral disorders of childhood) are expected. Ideal candidates will possess a commitment to multicultural competency and diversity as demonstrated through one’s research, teaching, clinical work, and supervision. Position is open until filled; review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 (applications received after that may be con sidered). Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, faculty are expected to balance teaching excellence with a reasonable research program and clinical practice, supervision of students, student advising, and participation in program administration. To apply, complete a required online faculty application at www.calpolyjobs.org and submit it to Requisition #102355. Attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the online application. See online posting for instructions for mailing the required supplemental materials (three current letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly work, and teaching evaluations). Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. An Equal Opportunity Employer. PROJECT DIRECTOR—EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT: Western Psychological Services (WPS) invites applications for the position of project director to join the department of research and development in designing, developing, and preparing psychological and educational tests for the commercial market. The project director guides projects every step of the way toward publication, utilizing an array of skills in research planning and management, creation of test items, coordinating data collection, data analysis, technical writing and editing, and integrating technology in the design of test forms and software applications. Applicants should have completed their doctorate, and postdoctoral experience is desirable. Strong candidates can be assured of a supportive and collaborative environment for filling gaps and honing skills. Area of specialization is open (e.g., clinical, developmental, school), but strong research and scientific writing skills as well as a demonstrated interest in quantitative methodology are a must. Experience in practice settings, such as schools, hospitals, or clinic, is particularly desirable. This full-time, career position based in Torrance, CA offers good hours, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.wpspublish. com. Send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Kristin Ratliff, Ph.D., Project Director, at careers@ wpspublish.com. LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS NEEDED: American Correctional Solutions is currently seeking licensed clinical psychologists to work within correctional institutions (CDCR) throughout California and at Coalinga State Hospital. Contact us at (800) 516-1020, or send a curriculum vitae to: teresa@ correctionalsolutions.com. Visit our website at: www.correctional solutions.com. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST— ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL: Psychologist positions are available in the California Department of Mental Health at Atascadero State Hospital. Located on California’s central coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Atascadero State Hospital is working to transition to a recovery model of care and increasing our staffing quite significantly. We welcome applications from internship or postdoctoral trainees as well as from any psychologists who are considering relocation. Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) is a maximum security, JCAHO-accredited forensic facility designed for the care and treatment of mentally ill men either charged with crimes or previously convicted of crimes. Mentally ill men are legally committed to the hospital as incompetent to stand trial, mentally disordered offenders, mentally ill prisoners, or a sexually violent predator. Treatment is geared towards treatment goals inherent in these commitments and based on the wellness and recovery model. Atascadero State Hospital employs over 1,800 people and has 1,250-beds. Clinical psychologists at the hospital provide the following duties: psychological assessment, psychological treatment, treatment planning, forensic reviews and evaluations, and behavioral interventions. Clinical psychologists are part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, including psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and psychiatric technicians. Salaries for licensed psychologists range from $96,000–$102,000 per year, and for unlicensed psychologists salaries range from $81,000– $84,000 per year. We offer excellent opportunities and benefits including health, vision, dental, paid vacations and holidays, continuing education units, life insurance, retirement, investment options, an on-site child care center, and a free 24-hour employee fitness center. Required qualifications include: a doctorate degree from an accredited program in psychology, but a candidate does not need to be licensed. If hired, you must obtain California licensure as a psychologist within three years. The hospital provides individual and group supervision while you are preparing for licensing exams. To practice as a psychologist in the hospital requires ultimately becoming a member of the medical staff. To begin the application process submit a curriculum vitae to: Robin Hallett, robin.hallett@ash. dmh.ca.gov; it will be forwarded to the Credentials Committee for review. We shall contact you once your curriculum vitae has been reviewed. If you have questions regarding this process, contact: Diane Imrem, Psy.D., Chief of Psychology, at (805) 468-2854, or by e-mail at diane. imrem@ash.dmh.ca.gov. Atascadero State Hospital is located in San Luis Obispo County, which encompasses 100 miles of pristine coastline, a rapidly growing wine industry, agricultural lands, ranches, and a carefully preserved rural quality. San Luis Obispo County contains pleasant small communities with excellent schools, California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Cuesta Community College, and access to land and air transportation. The seaside communities of Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria offer ocean breezes, beautiful beaches, fine dining and entertainment. San Simeon and Hearst Castle are less than an hour’s drive to the north along California’s spectacular coastline winding its way north to Big Sur. Within a two hour drive to the north are Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea, and the world famous Cannery Row on the Monterey Peninsula. Two hours to the south is Santa Barbara, its famous beaches, the Santa Barbara Zoo and many historical landmarks. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER: Central Behavioral Research & Services—California State University LB Foundation. Responsibilities include: data analysis, literature reviews, preparing manuscript submissions, writing/prep grant proposals, client interviews, data entry, presentations. SAS software required. For more information, visit www. foundation.csulb.edu. PSYCHOLOGY PREDOCTORAL INTERN: Kaiser Permanente Fresno Psychology Predoctoral Internship Program offers three predoctoral internship positions in clinical psychology each year. Deadline is No vember 15, 2011. To apply, go to http://www.appic.org/match/5_3_ match_application.html. For information on the training program, go to: http://residency.kp.org/ncal/ mental_health_training/index.html. COLORADO COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY—TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS: The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions with an appointment date of August 15, 2012. The positions are at the rank of assistant professor, although exceptional candidates at higher ranks may be considered with a strong, recent record of external funding for research. All positions require: a Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field by the appointment date, and an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications. Successful candidates should also show commitment and capability to attract external funding, as well as potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate instruction. The three positions are: 1) Applied social psychology with an emphasis on health, broadly construed. The philosophy of the applied social psychology program is to use social psychological principles (i.e., theory and empirical foundations) and strong research methods to investigate socially based issues and to evaluate ameliorative efforts associated with these issues. The ideal candidate will focus on one or more of the following topics: contextual influences on health (e.g., environment, social relationships, workplace), risky health behaviors, and health disparities across the life course (e.g., ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation). Teaching responsibilities will include: graduate and undergraduate courses in social and health psychology. 2) Cogni tive psychology. Area of specialization within cognitive psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates who build upon the program’s strengths in human learning 107 SEPTEMBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY PsycCareers.com http://www.foundation.csulb.edu http://www.foundation.csulb.edu http://www.appic.org/match/5_3_match_application.html http://www.appic.org/match/5_3_match_application.html http://residency.kp.org/ncal/mental_health_training/index.html http://residency.kp.org/ncal/mental_health_training/index.html http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.wpspublish.com http://www.wpspublish.com http://www.correctionalsolutions.com http://www.correctionalsolutions.com http://www.calpolyjobs.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - September 2011

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court hears psychologists on prison and video game cases
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in nursing homes
New MCAT likely to recognize the mind-body connection
A $2 million boost for military and families
In Brief
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
On Your Behalf
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Speaking of Education
SCIENCE WATCH
An uncertain future for American workers
Advocating for psychotherapy
PRACTICE PROFILE
ETHICALLY SPEAKING
Seared in our memories
Helping kids cope in an uncertain world
APA and Nickelodeon team up
Muslims in America, post 9/11
Bin Laden’s death
‘They expect us to be there’
Answering the call of public policy
Candidates answer final questions
APA News
Division Spotlight
New leaders
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Disaster relief training
Honoring teaching excellence
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011