[DIV28M] Fellowships in Addictive Disorders and Hepatitis C/HIV

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From: Heath Gordon <heath_gordon@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Subject: [EARLYCAREER] Fellowships in Addictive Disorders and Hepatitis C/HIV
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Programs

G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC Jackson MS

 

The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs medical Center is currently accepting applications for two, full time, one-year, postdoctoral fellowship training positions with emphasis areas in Addictive Disorders and Hepatitis C/HIV. The fellowship offers a stimulating collegial environment and considerable flexibility in developing individual training plans.

 

Addictive Disorders

• Advanced clinical training settings include : Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders including a special team for co-occurring substance use and trauma spectrum disorders, Detoxification/Stabilization, and Tobacco Cessation
• Opportunities are available to work in a variety of treatment settings including: inpatient, residential, day hospital, and outpatient programs
• Treatment interventions emphasize the use of empirically supported treatments including motivational enhancement, harm reduction, and contingency management interventions
• Opportunities for collaborative research with scientist-practitioner faculty at VAMC and University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC), including grant writing training

 

Hepatitis C/HIV

·        Advanced clinical training settings include : HIV and Hepatitis C Outpatient Clinics, Primary Care Mental Health, Inpatient Consultation, and the outpatient Addictive Disorders Treatment Program

·         Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, residents, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners

·         Treatment interventions emphasize the use of empirically supported interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, and assessing readiness for HIV/HCV therapies

·         Opportunities to participate in HIV/HCV fellowship evaluation activities and didactic trainings

·         Training settings also include opportunities to learn about long-term effects of HIV/HCV infection, side effects of medications, and awareness of pharmacological interventions

•  Opportunities for collaborative research with scientist-practitioner faculty at VAMC and University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC), including training in grant writing and conduction of clinical research studies

 

Stipend and Benefits

• Full-time salary (approximately $42,239 per annum)
• Vacation (13 days paid vacation)
• Sick leave (up to 13 days)
• Authorized leave for conferences
• Benefits as applicable including eligibility for health insurance

 

 

Accreditation Status

Our program is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Our self-study has been approved and a site visit is anticipated in 2012. 

 

Memberships

Our program is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). As part of our selection procedures we will be participating in the Uniform Notification Date with an option for a reciprocal offer (UNDr). Details regarding the UNDr are available at http://www.appic.org/About-APPIC/Postdoctoral/APPIC-Postdoc-UNDr/UNDr-Policy

 

Continuing Education

Our program is an APA approved sponsor of continuing education.

 

Requirements

• U.S. citizens who are candidates in or have completed an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical/counseling psychology and are enrolled in or have completed an APA-accredited internship
• Doctoral requirements must be completed prior to beginning the fellowship
• Application deadline is December 15, 2011
• Anticipated start date is flexible (between July 1, 2012 and September 1, 2012) 
• The VA Medical Center invites and strongly encourages applications from women and members of ethnic minorities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Procedure                                                                                                                

Please submit the following application materials to Dr. Randy Burke at the address below:  

• Cover Letter indicating the emphasis area of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (at least one of these must be from an internship supervisor)
• Official transcripts of your graduate work sent directly by your university
• 2 de-identified samples of your clinical or other scholarly work. (e.g. journal article, book chapter, published case report, abstract)

Dr. Randy Burke

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Mental Health Service (116A4)

G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC

1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

 

More Information

For further information, contact Dr. Randy Burke at randy.burke@va.gov

 

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B. Heath Gordon, Ph.D.

Neuropsychology and Geropsychology

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC

1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive (116B)

Jackson, Mississippi 39216-5199

Tel: (601) 368-4116

Brian.Gordon2@va.gov

 

 

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