What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at Harris County?
Position Description
Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Children’s Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.
This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Preferences
Applications are due by 01/16/2026- APPIC guidelines are being followed.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Children’s Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.
This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts psychological evaluation and testing of children and adults
- Conducts psychotherapy with children and adults
- Supports the training internship program. Provides clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns, participates in all activities related to the training program
- Provides expert testimony in both civil and criminal courts.
- Provides crisis intervention for children and adults.
- Consults with The CAC partner agency personnel.
- Provides community and professional presentations.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffing.
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or School Psychology must be completed by 8/01/2026.
- One year of experience working with children is required.
- Ability to provide therapeutic services to victims of child sexual abuse and their families.
- Knowledge of clinical psychopathology and related clinical intervention; knowledge of attachment and child development; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Maintains documentation and meets expectations related to deadlines associated with documentation.
- Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, and also to work collaboratively.
- Experience maintaining professional boundaries.
Preferences
- Experience with victims of child sexual abuse preferred.
- Knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality preferred.
Applications are due by 01/16/2026- APPIC guidelines are being followed.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full Time position
- Monday-Friday
- 40 Hours per week
- This position has a one-year term - August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- CPS and Criminal Background checks performed
- E-Verify upon hire
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.