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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Healthcare, Temple, TX. Starts September 1, 2011. Practitioner-scientist model with research opportunities. Requires: doctorate from APA-accredited program and APA internship. $40,000 with fringes. Application deadline: March 31, 2012. Submit curriculum vitae, statement of goals, three letters of recommendation, graduate program attestation, official transcript, and two sample reports to: Program Coordinator, Dorothy Winkler (254) 7241768, dwinkler@swmail.sw.org. TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN AUSTIN: Psychological ARTS PC announces two postdoctoral positions: 1) primary emphasis on psychological evaluation; 2) primary emphasis on addictive disorders. Contact: bill@psycharts.com. Website: www.psycharts.com. PREDOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN: Scott White Healthcare predoctoral psychology internship program is offering two intern positions in clinical psychology. Clinical training sites include outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient adult psychiatry, outpatient pediatric psychology, inpatient adult psychiatry, and primary care psychology. Application deadline is December 1, 2011. For more information go to: http://gme-psych internship.sw.org or e-mail Tina Miller, Program Coordinator, at TImiller@swmail.sw.org. To apply, complete the APPI at www.appic. org. Scott and White’s Psychology internship program will be participating in the APPIC match as a nonmember program. Scott and White is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center affiliated with the Texas A & M University Health Science Center and one of the largest multispecialty group practices in the USA and the largest in the state of Texas. Scott and White has earned national recognition as among the “Thomson 100 Top Hospitals” in America for achieving excellence in quality of care for five consecutive years. Scott & White Healthcare is located in Temple on the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. Temple combines the informality of small-city living with close proximity to Fort Hood, Austin, Waco, and the Texas Hill Country and the professional opportunities of an integrated major medical center. region. The successful candidate will be capable of working collaboratively with other clinical disciplines in a fast-paced treatment environment, where improving the quality of care is viewed as a continual process. We are seeking an applicant with strong skills in psychological assessment, group and individual therapy, and behavioral interventions, but entry-level professionals with a commitment to assisting others in their recovery are encouraged to apply. Experience helping persons with serious mental disorders and/or substance abuse problems to recover is strongly desired. Psychologists work on an interdisciplinary treatment team providing a full range of psychological services to a highly diverse patient population. Psychologists also play a major role in risk assessment/ management and forensic evaluations, and training in these areas is available. A doctorate in clinical psychology or documented equivalent and eligibility for licensure as a clinical psychologist in Virginia is strongly preferred. Supervision for the year of postdoctorate residency required for Virginia licensure can be provided. SWVMHI is located in the safe, family-oriented community of Marion, VA. The area is known for its high quality of life, low cost of living, beautiful mountain scenery, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Applicants must complete an online application by visiting our hospital’s website and clicking on the Human Resources page at www.swvmhi. dbhds.virginia.gov, or you may call a member of Human Resources at (276) 783-1204. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Forensic Psychology at Marymount University, Arlington, VA, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate level, beginning August 2012. The department offers a master of arts in forensic psychology (broadly defined as any application of psychological principles, knowledge, and methods to the criminal, civil, and juvenile justice systems). Responsibilities include: developing and teaching graduatelevel courses in (counter)terrorism and/or (counter)intelligence, and teaching other established program courses; advising students; participating in department and university service requirements; and engaging in scholarship. Minimum qualifica­ tions include: doctorate in any area of psychology, criminal justice, criminology, or related discipline; commitments to interdisciplinary collaboration and service are essential. Teaching experience, record of scholarship, and/or professional experience in the areas of (counter)terrorism and/or (counter)intelligence are preferred. For details and to apply, visit www.marymount jobs.com and search for Position 09736. Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CHAPMAN SENIOR CARE—GERIATRIC LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES: Part-time and fulltime positions available throughout Virginia/DC. Flexible, rewarding population. Contact: csctherapy@ aol.com. GERIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: Geriatric psychologist to join a large mental health practice in Roanoke, VA. The duties entail working in nursing homes, a gerontology inpatient unit, and two outpatient locations. Virginia license/eligible required. E-mail Steve Strosnider at sstrosnider@psychhealthroanoke. com, or call (540) 772-5150. ogy by the start date; b) strong potential for a career in clinically relevant research; and c) experience with behavior therapy and DBT. E-mail a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, and send three letters of reference to: Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. (linehan@uw.edu), Department of Psychology, Box 351525, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. WISCONSIN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST: Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Waukesha Family Medicine Residency, a nationally recognized innovator in residency education, is seeking a full-time behavioral science faculty member beginning July 1, 2012. A doctoral degree in a clinical behavioral science (e.g., clinical, health, clinical and community, or counseling psychology; social work) is required. Experience in medical education, and clinical and research experience in health care are preferred. The behavioral scientist faculty member: coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, longitudinal behavioral science curriculum for the residency; develops an active program of scholarship which may include health and public health research, education research, and program evaluation; participates with the program director and other faculty in residency administration, program planning and faculty development, and maintains an active clinical practice in the family medicine residency clinic. Twelvemonth salary range is $60,000 to $80,000 dependent upon qualifications. Position is open until filled. Our residency and the Department of Family and Community Medicine are nationally recognized for innovations in medical education and community health. We are an 18-resident program with an innovative P4 curriculum that provides residents the option of obtaining an MPH, MBA, or advanced training in obstetrics. Southeastern Wisconsin offers an excellent quality of life including strong schools and communities, diverse cultural events, sports, and outdoor recreation. Submit a letter of interest with curriculum vitae to: Veronica Ruleford, Faculty Programs Coordinator at vruleford@mcw.edu. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Affinity Medical Group, an integrated healthcare organization in East Central Wisconsin, is seeking a clinical psychologist to join our psychology/behavioral health team in Oshkosh, WI. This position will primarily include: a general psychology outpatient practice, including the capacity to see children as young as four through geriatric patients, for assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, behavior 103 WASHINGTON PSYCHOLOGIST 4—CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS: Eastern State Hospital seeks applicants for a permanent psychologist 4 position to conduct forensic evaluations. Du­ ties: travel the hospital’s catchment area to provide evaluations concerning diagnosis, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, dangerousness and/or likelihood to reoffend, testing when indicated, some civil commitment evaluations, detailed written reports to the courts; consultation with attorneys/others, and expert witness testimony. Well-developed assessment and report writing skills are essential. Must be licensed-eligible in Washington State. Current salary reflects temporary 3% reduction: $4,982 to $6,539 monthly plus excellent benefits. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Interview expenses: Washington State has eliminated out of state travel expenses. Create profile: http://www. careers.wa.gov. Information and curriculum vitae: Director of Psychology at williajo@dshs.wa.gov, or Eastern State Hospital, Box 800, Medical Lake, WA 99022. DBT CLINICAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE: Dr. Marsha Linehan at the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics at the University of Washington invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to begin summer or autumn 2012. The fellow would be appointed as a research associate faculty member in the department of psychology and would receive experience and training in conducting clinical trials, grant writing, mentoring and supervising students, clinical supervision, managing a research and treatment training clinic, teaching seminars, and conducting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Applicants must have: a) a Ph.D. in clinical psychol- VIRGINIA PSYCHOLOGIST SENIOR: SouthWestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI), part of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s behavioral health system, is seeking qualified candidates for a clinical psychologist position (psychologist senior). SWVMHI is a modern inpatient facility whose mission is to promote mental health by assisting people in their recovery in the underserved southwestern Virginia JANUARY 2012 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.psycharts.com http://gme-psychinternship.sw.org http://gme-psychinternship.sw.org http://www.appic.org http://www.appic.org http://www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov http://www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov http://www.careers.wa.gov http://www.careers.wa.gov http://www.marymountjobs.com http://www.marymountjobs.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

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