What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow position at University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria?
The Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a one year (12 months), full-time fellowship.
The annual stipend for postdoctoral training is $57,000, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026.
Postdoctoral candidates in our program receive at least 1,750 hours of supervised experience, meeting licensure requirements in the state of Illinois. Opportunities may exist for the fellow to continue with the department for a second year to receive additional training in forensic psychology, psychopharmacology, consultation/liaison, and child and adolescent care. Visit this website for more information: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/depts/academic/psychiatry/clinical-psychology-postdoctoral-fellowship/
The aim of the program is to provide advanced training in adult clinical psychology. We prepare psychologists for a career in which they contribute to the field of psychology and make a difference in their communities.
The fellow receives advanced training in the following professional competencies:
- Integration of Science and Practice
- Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Ethical and Legal Matters
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychotherapeutic Interventions
- Professional Values and Behaviors
- Academic and Organizational Contributions
Clinical Training Experiences
The fellow will spend 50% to 70% of their time each week providing direct clinical service for adults to include intake / triage, individual therapy, and psychological assessments, among other services.
The fellow will have the opportunity to serve adults within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, which provides outpatient services for adults residing in central Illinois. The fellow provides services at the Psychiatry and Psychology Outpatient Center.
The fellow can expect to provide weekly psychotherapy services to adults of all ages. Patients present with a wide variety of concerns, mental health diagnoses, and severity. The fellow can expect to provide assessment services focused on diagnosis clarification, personality assessment, and treatment planning.
Supervision
The fellow engages in clinical services under the direct supervision of licensed clinical psychologists within the state of Illinois. Supervisors are responsible for the fellow’s cases. The fellow receives four hours of face-to-face individual supervision each week. While one supervisor will remain the same throughout the year, the fellow has the opportunity to work with other supervisors depending upon their interest in developing advanced training in one or more approaches to treatment (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal therapy).
Learning Activities:
The fellow engages in a robust educational program aimed at supporting their learning and skill integration. In coordination with their supervisor and director, the fellow will receive an individually tailored learning plan that includes the following core activities:
- Grand Rounds
- Journal Club
- Professional Developmental Meeting
- Case Conferences
- Didactic Seminars
Application Information
To apply please send the following materials to Jojo Mitchell, PhD, at mitchejm@uic.edu, by December 15, 2025:
- Letter of interest
- CV
- Three letters of recommendation
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program. All doctoral degree requirements (including dissertation) must be completed from an APA/CPA accredited program by the fellowship start date.
- If the doctoral degree has not yet been conferred, a letter from the director of the graduate program at your college/university verifying completion of all doctoral degree requirements is required to pass a background check.
- Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship by the start date.
Salary : $57,000