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Opportunities are available for minor concentrations in: 1) treatment of anxiety and depression; 2) dialectical behavior therapy for Axis II disorders; 3) treatment of eating disorders; 4) psychosocial treatment for patients with bipolar disorder; 5) family and couples treatment; and 6) psychosocial treatment of high-performance athletes. One opening is projected in the insomnia and behavioral sleep medicine program, which specializes in nonpharmacologic treatments of insomnia and other sleep disorders. Stipends are $47,500 plus benefits. Start date is September 1, 2012. Application deadline is January 4, 2012. All applicants must have completed: 1) APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology; 2) APA- or CPAaccredited internships; 3) all requirements for their Ph.D. or Psy.D. prior to beginning their appointment. Appointments are for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. Positions are contingent upon funding. To apply, e-mail the following as PDF attachments to: Beth Sherman edu): 1) a cover letter specifying at (bsherman@stanford. the position to which you are applying and your aims, 2) your curriculum vitae. In addition, three letters of e-mailed as PDF attachments directly from your recommenders to: Beth Sherman (bsherman@ stanford.edu). (Questions and brochures to: bsherman@stanford.edu) Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. PSYCHOLOGY INTERN: Kaiser Permanente Fresno psychology predoctoral internship program offers three predoctoral internship positions in clinical psychology each year. Deadline is November 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. RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates openings for postdoctoral fellows to begin July 2012 and September 2012 of the 2012–2013 academic year. NIMH-funded training fellowships are designed for those who plan to pursue careers in clinical research with a specialization in adult disorders including mood, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, or related areas. These are one to three-year positions contingent upon funding. Fellows will participate in research projects with faculty mentors and are also expected to develop their own investigations. Candidates should have a clearly identified area of interest and demonstrated capability in scholarly research. Stipends for NIMH training fellowships are approximately $47,500 plus benefits, depending on previous training. These positions are open to M.D. and Ph.D. Candidates are encour- PREDOCTORAL recommendation must be aged to contact faculty in their area of interest before applying (http:// psychiatry.stanford.edu). Application deadline is January 4, 2012. Requirements: M.D. applicants must have completed an approved psychiatry residency program. Ph.D. applicants must have completed: 1) an APA-accredited graduate program; 2) an APA-accredited internship; 3) and all requirements for their Ph.D., prior to beginning their appointment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. To apply, e-mail the following as PDF attachments to: Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu): 1) a cover letter specifying research aims, and 2) your curriculum vitae. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be e-mailed directly from your recommenders as PDF attachments to: Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu). (Questions and brochures: bsherman@ stanford.edu.) Minorities and those with disabilities or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates three openings for postdoctoral fellows in child clinical psychology for 2012–2013 academic year. Clinicfunded fellowships are designed for those seeking careers in clinical practice settings. Two openings are projected in the child psychiatry clinic, which specializes in treatments of anxiety and mood disorders, PDD, and eating disorders for children and adolescents. The fellowships will have major concentrations working with patients in the anxiety and mood disorder clinics and minor concentrations working with patients in the PDD and eating disorders clinics. One opening is projected in the pediatric psychology program, which specializes in treatment of children with medical illnesses including those treated for cancer, solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in the areas of basic, translational, or clinical research in Down syndrome, with a focus on behavior and cognition. The selected candidate will have the ability to develop independent research and be expected to develop and maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program, as well as contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. This individual will join a strong department (http://psych.colorado. edu/) and will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in the behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, clinical, social, cognitive, or developmental subspecialties. In addition the individual will work closely with, and have an appointment in, The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (LCI) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/ institutes/lindacrnic/Pages/lindacrnic.aspx). See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/psyc_01.html for a full job description. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. 100 facial anomalies and dermatologic conditions. Fellows will receive training in assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, depending upon specific position. Stipends are $47,500 plus benefits. Start date is September 1, 2012. Application deadline is January 4, 2012. All applicants must have 1) APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology; 2) APA- or CPAaccredited internships; 3) all requirements for their Ph.D. or Psy.D. prior to beginning their appointment. Appointments are for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. Positions are contingent upon funding. To apply, e-mail the following as PDF attachments to: Beth Sherman at edu): 1) a cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying and your aims, 2) your curriculum vitae. In addition, three let- (bsherman@stanford. completed: craniothe ters of recommendation must be emailed as PDF attachments directly from your recommenders to: Beth Sherman at edu). (Questions and brochures to: bsherman@stanford.edu) Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. POSTDOCTORAL PSYCHIATRY, LAW AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: Accepting Applicants for postdoctoral fellowship beginning July 1, 2011. Fellowship is a full-time, one-year training program in forensic psychology that develops skills in application of clinical psychology to various legal issues for legal ends. Didactic program includes: specially designed seminars in criminal, civil, juvenile, family, personal injury, worker’s compensation, landmark mental health cases, legal regulation of psychology and law, correctional psychology, and special issues in forensic psychology. Interdisciplinary faculty. Intensive supervision of clinical evaluations and experiences. Patients from wide variety of legal agencies. Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA- accredited school required. Stipend will be $33,280. The application deadline is January 1, 2012. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and application letter to: Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D., USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law and Behavioral Science, P.O. Box 86125, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0125. Tel: (323) 2264942; fax: (323) 226-2777. RANK FACULTY MEMBER: University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) invites applicants to apply for a nontenure-track clinical open rank faculty member position. GSPP seeks to add a colleague whose dedication to teaching and applied practice support our mission of setting standards for the field academically and professionally. Duties include: teaching, advising, supervising, and participating as a core member of the GSPP faculty. Preferred start date is September 2012. Position will remain open until filled. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to teaching, applied practice, supervision, and professional/scholarly contribution. Applicants with expertise in multicultural issues, psychotherapy training, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and/or health psychology are preferred. All applicants must have an earned doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field and be licensed or license-eligible in Colorado. Applicants must also have the ability to mentor and supervise graduate students in their clinical and scholarly work. Direct questions to: Shelly Smith-Acuna, Ph.D., Associate Dean at: ssmithac@ MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • OCTOBER 2011 COLORADO HALF-TIME CLINICAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF FELLOW— (bsherman@stanford. http://www.PsycCareers.com http://psychiatry.stanford.edu http://www.ph.ucla.edu/cancerpreventiontraining http://psychiatry.stanford.edu http://www.ph.ucla.edu/cancerpreventiontraining 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.psych.colorado.edu http://www.psych.colorado.edu http://www.psych.colorado.edu http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/institutes/lindacrnic/Pages/lindacrnic.aspx http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/institutes/lindacrnic/Pages/lindacrnic.aspx http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/psyc_01.html

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

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011