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Career OPPORTUNITIES ticipated starting date is November 1, 2011. For more information about Beck Institute, see our website: www. beckinstitute.org. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of references to: Julie Hergenrather, Ph.D., Executive Director Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, One Belmont Ave. Suite 700, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Or by e-mail: jh@ beckinstitute.org. Beck Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a letter describing their interests and credentials, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, accomplishments, three letters of recommendation and copies of selected publications. Electronic application submissions are preferred and should be e-mailed to lewterv@mailbox.sc.edu with Cognitive Neuroscience Search in the subject line. Paper submissions may be sent to: Cognitive Neuroscience Search, Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Barnwell College, Columbia, SC 29208. For full consideration, all appli cation materials must be received no later than October 1, 2011. Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Rorden (rorden@mailbox. sc.edu) or Professor John Henderson (john.henderson@sc.edu). The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. funding. Teaching includes: graduate and undergraduate courses as well as supervision of graduate research and clinical practicum. The UNT Department of Psychology has 26 FTE faculty members and over 1,200 undergraduate majors. It includes three APAaccredited doctoral programs (clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and clinical health psychology) plus an applied experimental doctoral program. A major strength is the clinical program’s contributions to assessment (e.g., ranked sixth nationally on citations in the leading assessment journals). Other research areas include: forensic psychology, therapy, and psychopathology. The clinical program is affiliated with the departmental training clinic that also provides many opportunities for research. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and will continue until search is closed. Required qualifications include: doctorate from APA-accredited clinical psychology program at the time of appointment, licensed or license eligible in Texas, program of research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, and strong potential for extramural funding. Preferred qualifications include: record of successful extramural funding, strong history of peerreviewed publications in leading journals, training and/or experience in supervising graduate practicum, success in leading a productive research team, programmatic research that complements or strengthens current research; potential areas include forensic psychology and psychopharmacology, and in keeping with strategic planning goals, research addressing or relevant to diversity. For complete qualifications, additional information and to apply visit: https://facultyjobs.unt.edu. Inquiries can be made to: Richard Rogers, Chair of the Search Committee, Richard.Rogers@unt.edu or Sheila Van Bree, Administrative Assistant, (940) 565-2639, or e-mail Sheila.VanBree@unt.edu. UNT is a Class I-Doctorate Granting institution located in Denton, TX about 40 miles north of both Dallas and Fort Worth. UNT Denton is the flagship research campus of the UNT-System with over 36,000 students and over 7,700 graduate students. UNT is committed to further developing its research excellence as an emerging research university. Substantial proportions of our majors and graduate students are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Consequently, a commitment to diversity in all its forms is important. The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone. 2) Clini cal health psychology: The Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for an open rank, tenuretrack position in the clinical health psychology & behavioral bedicine program. We seek to recruit a faculty member who will conduct a rigorous program of research in health, broadly defined, with the ability to attract extramural funding. A record of teaching effectiveness as well as interest in clinical supervision is desired. The UNT Department of Psychology has 26 FTE faculty members and over 1,200 undergraduate majors. It includes three APAaccredited doctoral programs (clinical health psychology & behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, and counseling psychology) plus an applied experimental doctoral program. Our four doctoral programs are quite distinct and function cooperatively. Each of the accredited doctoral programs is affiliated with the departmental training clinic that also provides many opportunities for research. Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine Program faculty research interests include but are not limited to cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, health disparities, sleep, psychoneuroimmunology, and health-related interventions. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011 and will continue until search is closed. Required qualifications include: doctorate from APA-accredited psychology program at the time of appointment, license eligible in Texas, and program of research in an area of health, broadly defined. Preferred qualifications include: training in clinical health psychology, potential to attract extramural funding, strong history of publications and professional presentations, and commitment to diversity. For complete qualifications, additional information and to apply visit: https:// facultyjobs.unt.edu. Inquiries can be made to: Sheila Van Bree, Administrative Assistant at (940) 565-2639, or e-mail sheila.vanbree@unt.edu. UNT is a Class I-Doctorate Granting institution located in Denton, Texas about 40 miles north of both Dallas and Fort Worth. UNT Denton is the flagship research campus of the UNT-System with over 36,000 students and over 7,700 graduate students. Both graduate and undergraduate students participate on faculty research teams. The Metroplex is the fourth largest metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. and is home to major medical centers, universities, and Fortune 500 corporations. The 2010 U.S. Census figures characterize the Dallas County population as closely divided among Hispanics (38.3%), non-Hispanic whites (33.1%) and African Americans (22.3%). This racial/ethnic diversity along with the region’s large health care industry and substantial growth rate provide a resource-rich environment for health research. The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone. 3) Experi RHODE ISLAND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: RICBT, a group practice specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and coaching, is recruiting a full-time licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologist with expertise in individual and group psychotherapy. We specialize in depression and anxiety disorders but are open to hearing from excellent candidates who are skilled in any area of CBT, DBT, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Ideal candidates are warm, caring, genuine, and are willing to go the “extra mile” for patients. They want to do therapy at the highest level possible and to bring the best of the scientific literature to bear when determining how to help patients. They want to be part of a true group practice that strives to create an extremely high quality of professional life for like-minded professionals. RICBT has two locations and serves a rewarding patient population across a wide geographic area (see www.RICBT.com). To apply send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Ben Johnson, Ph.D., ABPP at BenJohnson@RICBT.com. PsycCareers.com TENNESSEE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST: We are expanding in several of our Tennessee locations and are seeking licensed psychologists that are looking to work four days per week, earning $95,000 + annually. Relocation assistance could be available for the right candidate. We also have part-time positions available for those interested in one to three days per week ($500 + per day). This job will involve Diagnostic Interviewing and Testing, with limited take home work. We provide: office space, testing equipment, necessary training, and a positive work environment that encourages a balanced lifestyle. For more information on the Highlands Professional Group, visit our website: www. hpgusa.com. Applicants must hold a current license in Tennessee as a Psychologist with a health service provider designation. If you are interested, send resume and cover letter to: bhaworth@hpgusa.com, or fax to the attention of Dr. Brian Haworth at (615) 225-0562. We look forward to hearing from you! SOUTH CAROLINA ASSISTANT PROFESSORS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA: The Department of Psychology invites applications for three tenuretrack assistant professors with research interests in cognitive neuroscience. The target appointment date is August 16, 2012. Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to conduct research that augments and complements our existing technical expertise in brain stimulation, event related potentials, and magnetic resonance imaging using our 3T Siemens Trio (see www.mccauslandcenter. sc.edu for more information), and expertise in an area of cognitive neuroscience. The area of expertise is open for two of the positions, including but not limited to language, attention, and perception. The third position is focused on memory. A Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant discipline is required, as successful applicants are expected to lead their own research program and teach. Applicants must demonstrate potential to acquire external grant funding. Teaching and postdoctoral experience is strongly 124 TEXAS THREE FACULTY POSITIONSTENURE TRACK (OPEN RANK): 1) Clinical Psychology: The Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure track position in the clinical psychology program. We seek to recruit a faculty member who will conduct a rigorous program of research and has the ability to attract extramural MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • SEPTEMBER 2011 http://www.beckinstitute.org http://www.beckinstitute.org http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.RICBT.com http://facultyjobs.unt.edu http://facultyjobs.unt.edu https://facultyjobs.unt.edu http://www.hpgusa.com http://www.hpgusa.com http://www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu http://www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu

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