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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago Medical Center

Externship Programs

Advanced Psychotherapy Externship

Supervisor: Shona N. Vas, Ph.D.
3 Positions

Clinical Responsibilities:

  1. Semi-structured diagnostic evaluations for adults presenting with symptoms of major Axis I and II disorders, with a focus on mood and anxiety disorders.
  2. Individual psychotherapy: 8-10 outpatient cases per week—treatment will be delivered using evidence-based practices.
  3. Group psychotherapy: Co-facilitator for a psychotherapy group (e.g. dialectical behavior therapy skills, CBT for depression and anxiety) depending on referrals.

Training Activities:

  1. Individual supervision: One hour with licensed clinical psychologist (and possible additional hour with advanced graduate student).
  2. Group supervision: 1 hour per week
  3. Case conferences: Attendance optional (1 hour per week)

Didactic Experiences:

  1. Anxiety Team Meeting (REQUIRED: 1-2 pm on Tuesday): Clinic staffing including case presentations, journal club, peer supervision, and brief presentations.
  2. CBT seminar (2 hours per week for 6 months)
  3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds (1.5 hours each week, Optional: Thursdays 12-1.30 pm)
  4. Psychologists in Medical Setting Seminar (1 hour per week, Optional: Thursdays 11-12 pm)
  5. Professional Issues (1 hour per week, Optional: Thursdays 1.15 to 2.15 pm).

Requirements:

  1. 16-20 hours per week.
  2. Attendance on Tuesdays is mandatory for team meeting and CBT seminar.
  3. Master's degree and enrollment in doctoral program in clinical/counseling psychology.
  4. Previous psychotherapy experience.
  5. Training year runs from July 1st, 2011 to June 30th 2012.

Applications Materials:

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. Cover letter
  3. Three letters of recommendation

Send all materials (in one envelope) by February 4, 2011 to:
Shona N. Vas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Program
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC 3077
Chicago, IL 60637.

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview by February 15, 2011. Offers will be made on an ongoing basis. Please e-mail Dr. Vas at svas@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu or call (773) 702-1517 with questions. Our department website is: www.psychiatry.uchicago.edu.
Note: We do NOT follow ACEPT guidelines.